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as in procedure
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
the process by which the elastic fibers spun by silkworms is turned into soft, lustrous cloth
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
in the process of doing this project we all learned a lot
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as in imitation
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as in to refine
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Recent Examples of process
Jaclyn Greenberg, Wired News, 20 June 2025
The training process copies information from the training data into the model, making the model a derivative work under copyright law.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
The state can’t yet process unemployment claims from independent contractors and the self-employed, even though the federal government has temporarily extended benefits to those workers, St. Louis Public Radio reported.
—USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2020
Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 June 2025
The code can be looked up on a website that will reveal where that milk is processed.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
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Noun
After Julia Dixon graduated from the University of Michigan in 2014, her family and friends asked for her help with the college application process.
—Jaclyn Greenberg, Wired News, 20 June 2025
The training process copies information from the training data into the model, making the model a derivative work under copyright law.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Adjective
State Democrats and Republicans both agree that local election workers should be allowed to pre-process ballots early.
—Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
The state can’t yet process unemployment claims from independent contractors and the self-employed, even though the federal government has temporarily extended benefits to those workers, St. Louis Public Radio reported.
—USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2020
Verb
Numbers for how many people were processed were unavailable.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 June 2025
The code can be looked up on a website that will reveal where that milk is processed.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for process
Noun
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In the months ahead, Otis will need one final dental procedure to remove his remaining teeth.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The parliamentarian’s office is responsible for determining if the package adheres to the Byrd Rule, named after the late Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, who was considered one of the masters of Senate procedure.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Since the 1960s, monthly pay has stood in France—and in much of the world—as a symbol of stability and social progress.—
Arbia Smiti,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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A question of intent About 10 months later, troopers returned to Whittier and issued court summonses to Pese, eight other relatives and one man who was not related but came from the same American Samoa village as Pese.—
Mark Thiessen,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Last month, his NYPD started handing out criminal instead of civil summonses to bike riders for running red lights or otherwise riding recklessly, a drastic shift that has outraged transit advocates and City Council members who note car drivers do not face such penalties for similar infractions.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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While home renovation isn’t a novel concept—people have been tweaking and refining their spaces for centuries—the physical act of remodeling is growing increasingly more nuanced.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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Finding the intersection of these three factors can enable professionals to make strategic decisions and take aligned actions that meet their needs, whether that’s skill-building, refining their brand or targeting a new industry.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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SpaceX's record for reusing a Falcon 9 first stage stands at 28 launches.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
13 June 2025
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If businesses prioritized faster, more accurate initial checks, the need for reusing identity data might diminish.—
Andrew Sever,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The next step is to make an initial deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card, debit card, online banking, PayPal account, etc.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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But Iran has other delivery methods as well, through terrorist proxies.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Fear of failure often stifles growth and progression.—
Arthi Rabikrisson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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While there is no cure for ALS, current treatments can slow the progression of symptoms and prolong independence.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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The controversial star fired off a series of posts on X after news of the warrant broke Thursday night.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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If the technology is not shut off and continues to be used, the coalition recommended, among other things, that ALPR data be purged after 24 hours unless a judicial warrant is obtained to preserve it and that the department bolster its policies on how use of the technology is audited.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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“Process.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/process. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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