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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
There are established protocols for how to do this.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Those protocols, the officer added, required firing to be suspended until the root cause of the apparent misfire is determined.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
In addition, tight end Braiden Staten and linebackers Dwight Nunoo and Kani Smith are recovering from concussion protocol.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
In the same month, Google announced its competing protocol, AP2.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Those protocols, the officer added, required firing to be suspended until the root cause of the apparent misfire is determined.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
In addition, tight end Braiden Staten and linebackers Dwight Nunoo and Kani Smith are recovering from concussion protocol.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
In the same month, Google announced its competing protocol, AP2.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Microsoft's design leaders even recommend basic etiquette with Copilot.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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She was stymied by everything from email etiquette to how to enter a sick day into the system.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Patient 3’s immune system, however, didn’t produce as many antibodies after the procedure, suggesting that the therapy may not have efficiently reached its target, Whitton says.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her interest in aesthetics led Sturm to learn other facial procedures, including how to inject Botox and fillers.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, blackout rules apply to certain TV markets.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to a report by Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo of MassLive, Thompson will likely become a free agent soon, as would be his right under MLB rules because he was never placed on the Red Sox 40-man roster this year.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Michael Meredith, an avid duck hunter, will teach basic calling techniques.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Antipsychotic medications can reduce hallucinations and delusions, while therapies and rehabilitations can address specific concerns, like teaching cognitive techniques or enhancing social skills to interact with others.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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But the complex pricing system that the company put in place instead cost it millions of visitors, Speigel said.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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The research team revealed that the findings of the study offer new insights into enhancing the performance of electrochemical systems, including batteries, fuel cells, and sensors.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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In 2021, The Courier Journal revived its Top Workplaces program, which celebrates employers going above and beyond to support their employees.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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The program also covers other critical roles, including teachers and doctors.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Combined with an intense summer heat wave, the surge caught many residents off guard, said Alex Ambrose, a transportation and climate policy analyst at New Jersey Policy Perspective.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Every decision, every policy, every classroom moment must radiate honesty, courage and moral clarity.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Supporting the Army’s next phase The M-SHORAD Increment 4 effort is a major part of the Army’s broader modernization strategy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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The county added jobs beginning in July 2023 and new strategies to improve efficiency, according to the statement.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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