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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
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
Jenna Anderson, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Just as the United States restricted the export of chip manufacturing equipment and software, China forbade the export of equipment necessary to process rare earths.
—Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
Given how few photos and assets exist from 1985, the design process required creativity.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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
Adjective
Certain Great Value shrimp were processed by a company whose other products were contaminated with a radioactive isotope.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Just as the United States restricted the export of chip manufacturing equipment and software, China forbade the export of equipment necessary to process rare earths.
—Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Now that Druckmann and Gross are stepping away to focus on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, will the writing process change?
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
Given how few photos and assets exist from 1985, the design process required creativity.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for process
Noun
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Two of the world's largest mining firms, Rio Tinto and BHP have been trying to develop the Arizona copper project together for roughly two decades, but the procedures have been beset by legal issues.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
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Their acquittal came after serious questions emerged about the procedures used to collect DNA evidence, according to the BBC.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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This, after all, has been the story of human progress.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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While the district claims deficit progress, its own projections show future budget holes growing — even assuming the property levy is raised to its legal cap limit each year.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Garcia was issued a criminal complaint summons along with several related motor vehicle summonses.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
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One was charged with reckless endangerment, while 52 were released with summonses.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Verb
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After all, centuries of brewers refined these styles with a particular drinking experience in mind.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Where will the copper be sent, and will the US have to pay more to get its copper back? Because the United States lacks smelting capacity, copper mined at Resolution would likely be refined for manufacture in Chinese facilities.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Let your imagination run wild and try one or more of these creative ways to reuse old planters and pots.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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In 2022, Costa Mesa received $3.5 million in state funding to develop land use scenarios and conduct public outreach for a project to reuse the property.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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States have turned to using the method as access to the drugs needed for lethal injections has been limited in recent years.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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With no vaccines or medicines to prevent or treat the virus, the most effective method to prevent West Nile infection is to avoid mosquito bites, according to CDPH.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The five temperance habits, along with all character development, follow a progression through five levels.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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But there has to be some level of progression without diluting the iconic-ness of Wednesday.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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As the declaration notes, those investigations have resulted in arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.—
Karen Yourish,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Irvine fled, and an arrest warrant was issued for him at that time.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Process.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/process. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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