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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 to refine
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Recent Examples of process
Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
But Charnoz argues this may merely reflect how the cooling process sets the basic mineralogy of these primitive meteorites, followed by later processes, such as heating, evaporation or water circulation, giving the final touches to their mineralogy.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2020
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
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
Since the start of last year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken longer and longer to process applications, meaning an increasing number of people wait months without confirmation that their application was received - let alone reviewed.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
For a species to be listed under the California Endangered Species Act, the California Fish and Game Commission must complete a formal listing process.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
But Charnoz argues this may merely reflect how the cooling process sets the basic mineralogy of these primitive meteorites, followed by later processes, such as heating, evaporation or water circulation, giving the final touches to their mineralogy.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This may have positioned several large cities that chose to pre-process ballots to deliver election results earlier than expected.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2020
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
Verb
Once a tariff is liquidated, that means CBP has set the final amount, which can make refunds more difficult to process.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
Since the start of last year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken longer and longer to process applications, meaning an increasing number of people wait months without confirmation that their application was received - let alone reviewed.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for process
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Walker, however, agreed with the majority that the president cannot deport migrants to countries where they will be persecuted or strip them of mandatory procedures that protect against their removal.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Under standard procedure, those who filed a claim against Purdue with the bankruptcy court in the first round — including cities, hospitals and individual opioid victims — were entitled to vote on the new bankruptcy plan.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Moon channels Jupiter’s drive, helping steady effort translate into visible progress.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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On the university project, Tamayo acknowledged recent progress — including degree programs launching at the Millenia Library this fall — but was candid about the gaps that remain.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Warrants were issued for some of the individuals, and summonses for others.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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New York police have issued several summonses and made some arrests at past SantaCons.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Every swipe gently refines and brightens over time, but your skin still feels calm, comfortable, and unbothered.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The bodywork—16 custom carbon-fiber components—is shaped by hand, beginning as foam blocks refined until the proportions feel inevitable.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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The annual event offered 60 booths with many focused on reusing items and helping others along the way.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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For SpaceX, these are the only pieces of the Falcon 9 and Starship that haven’t been recovered, inspected, and reused.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2026
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Officials worked with Mi’kmaw archaeological technicians alongside both underwater and terrestrial archaeologists to excavate and document the wreck, adapting their methods to Sable Island's shifting sands.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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This design enables use across a range of environments—from outdoor gatherings to event spaces—where traditional wine cooling methods may be impractical or inconsistent.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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Similar plant progressions occur by altitude on the mountains, along with the forest’s famed denizens, the wolf, coyote, moose, black bear, lynx, snowshoe hare, tick, mosquito, midge, deerfly, and blackfly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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The platform analyzes job titles, compensation levels, hierarchies, and experience requirements to group roles into logical pay grades and career progressions.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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The agreement includes $100 million in new capital committed in a private placement of common stock and warrants.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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He was also served with an additional warrant from the Waterbury Police Department for three counts of animal cruelty and is being held on an additional $100,000 bond.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Process.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/process. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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