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as in etiquette
an accepted way of conducting oneself in a given situation
Their behavior was considered a breach of diplomatic protocol.
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as in procedure
a preestablished method of carrying out a task and especially a scientific or medical task
The school developed a protocol for the treatment of concussions on the sports field.
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Recent Examples of protocol
At least until the cave's robot exclusion protocol fails and the Googlebot comes for me.
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Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
There’s no formal diagnosis, data are scarce, and no clear protocols for treatment exist.
—Robert Hart, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Seven other claims in the class-action case remain unresolved, including allegations of inadequate medical and mental health care, poor safety protocols, lack of dental care and over-incarceration of people of color.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Perhaps the most significant finding in the survey presented by the Design Museum is one that the curators disregard in their presentation: The design of more-than-human design protocols has scarcely begun.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
There’s no formal diagnosis, data are scarce, and no clear protocols for treatment exist.
—Robert Hart, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Seven other claims in the class-action case remain unresolved, including allegations of inadequate medical and mental health care, poor safety protocols, lack of dental care and over-incarceration of people of color.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Perhaps the most significant finding in the survey presented by the Design Museum is one that the curators disregard in their presentation: The design of more-than-human design protocols has scarcely begun.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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The bride-to-be's post and the subsequent responses have opened up a larger conversation about family dynamics, wedding etiquette and emotional manipulation.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Both instances call into question proper airplane etiquette, a hot topic online nowadays, as people debate the best ways to share the air while respecting personal space and boundaries.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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After the mother was reported missing, her home and the immediate surrounding area were searched as part of standard procedure, Commander Rick Krakow of the Naperville Police Department tells PEOPLE.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Each task can be labor-intensive if done manually and will require clear policies, procedures and allocation of responsibilities.—
Madhu Nadig,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The technique and precision required in an event like the triple jump might be another reason that Edwards’ 18.29 has stood the test of time.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many local winemakers here practice organic or biodynamic methods, and there’s a focus on low-intervention techniques.—
Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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First downs will no longer be measured by a chain gang, who have been replaced by Sony’s Hawk-Eye virtual measurement system (the system was used in July’s Hall of Fame game).—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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To that end, the fund introduced a first-of-its-kind impact allocation system, enabling brands to more accurately distinguish between direct and indirect benefits.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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It’s been so successful — video podcast consumption on Spotify has increased by over 20%, and creator payouts have increased — the program has expanded to other global markets.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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From there, the program will expand to several other cities through October, with more dates to be announced soon.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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Temasek’s investments in carbon-credit companies, combined with government policy to facilitate it, have proved critical in turning Singapore into a carbon-credit hub—certainly the most important in the region and perhaps the world.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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The legislative session from January to June of this year was the most successful one yet for pro-housing policies.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Pierce Crosby, managing partner of strategy consulting firm Merchant Seven, spoke to these developments.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Watson, previously Deputy Chief Communications Officer at Warner Bros. Discovery, will work with Paramount’s Chief Communications Officer Melissa Zukerman to lead the company’s communications strategy, with a focus on executive, financial, and internal communications.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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