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process

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adjective

process

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of process
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
Sabi says its platform is now active in Nigeria, DR Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia, processing more than 20,000 tons of minerals monthly, and is targeting a run rate that could account for 5% of US imports in select mineral categories by the end of 2025. Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega, semafor.com, 14 July 2025 May Provide Digestive Support Some research suggests that honey, particularly raw or minimally processed honey, has prebiotic qualities that encourage the formation of healthy gut bacteria. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Verb
In fact, 54% of the 3,000 executives from Russell Reynolds’ global network that the company surveyed are concerned that AI reliance is eroding critical thinking, and one-quarter are worried about AI inadvertently undermining product/service quality and critical internal process quality. Bob Violino, CNBC, 26 July 2025 Its place on the PGA Tour schedule heightens the urgency of the search process. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for process
Recent Examples of Synonyms for process
Noun
  • While the visit to her home country was meant to last just 10 days, complications from a previous procedure grounded her for six months.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
  • Both organizations emphasized improvements made to welfare systems and reporting procedures since 2016, when Endemol merged with Shine, and again in 2020 when Banijay acquired Endemol Shine.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Yet we are told—relentlessly—that the very energy systems that enabled this progress now pose an existential threat.
    Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • These efforts, once branded as civic progress, left painful legacies that still demand repair.
    Mark Anthony Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In recent years, the agency’s inspections have increased drastically, up 158% between 2024 and 2025 while corresponding data showed summonses issued to those businesses increased by 259% in the same period.
    Tosha Miller, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
  • The Denver Fire Department, which oversees conveyances in the city, warns that noncompliance will result in officials shutting down elevators and issuing summonses to appear in court.
    Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • Brands need to do a better job in their data analysis to refine their segmentation models so very important customers are recognized and treated as such.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Audiences at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 22nd annual New Works Festival will be able to view the evolution of seven plays and musicals, as playwrights and composers revise and refine their shows during the festival.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • Unlike passwords that are often reused, each passkey is unique and generated for each specific website or service.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
  • Many of the old glass block windows were reused, as well, kept protected for three years during the construction.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • In 2022, Ethereum replaced its old transaction validation method, proof-of-work — where armies of computers competed to solve puzzles — with proof-of-stake, where users lock up their ether as collateral to help secure the network.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Next, use a secure payment method (Credit card, debit card, PayPal account, online banking, etc.) to make an initial deposit.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • But there has to be some level of progression without diluting the iconic-ness of Wednesday.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
  • But more so just to get that first one done, so that the progression can carry on, that’s the most exciting thing.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Search warrant The warrant authorizing immigration agents to search the restaurants, signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Teresa James on July 16, did not list any names.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Within clinics, staff should be trained on confidentiality and clear ICE protocols, including requesting judicial warrants and notifying legal teams.
    Sanya Dhama, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025

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