housekeepings

noun

plural of housekeeping
as in methods

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for housekeepings
  1. methods
  2. techniques
  3. procedures
  4. approaches
  5. strategies
  6. manners
  7. styles
  8. tacks
Noun
  • That turned out to be wrong for a meaningful minority of them, whose brains were generating signals our methods were not sensitive enough to pick up.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
  • Consider two popular methods, neither of which requires people to submit any documents or even reveal their name or birthdate to the platform.
    — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026
Definition of methods
Noun
  • After rediscovering the mummies during a curation project at the Egyptian Museum in 2020, researchers finally examined them with advanced analysis techniques and equipment.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
  • Analyst Michael Leininger, a former detective with the San Jose Police Department, said Antioch officers should have applied training techniques to gain control of the situation without excessive use of force and to prevent further escalation.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Definition of techniques
Noun
  • Full Smile Makeover Antalya has become one of the busiest destinations for smile makeovers, combining cosmetic procedures such as porcelain veneers with restorative treatments including crowns, bridges and dental implants.
    — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • And injuries that once ended careers can now be repaired through outpatient procedures.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of procedures
Noun
  • The market sees diverse approaches from infrastructure, authorization, and security vendors, alongside consolidation through acquisitions and open-source initiatives.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
Definition of approaches
Noun
  • For both endometriosis and uterine fibroids, initial management may include hormonal therapies, pain management strategies and lifestyle adjustments.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 14 July 2026
  • The organization views this year’s Senate races in Michigan and Maine as key tests of whether progressives’ message and organizing strategies could prove effective in competitive races.
    — Matt Brown, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • Abroad, it will be interpreted as representing the manners of all Americans, so your embarrassment is understandable.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • While the children are still young, Kate, who has partnered with JonnyPops on the brand’s Magic of Kindness campaign, has made good manners a priority in her household.
    — Genevieve Uzamere, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Definition of manners
Noun
  • Choose from a mix of Sterling Forever's classics, including tennis bracelets and necklaces, pendant styles, studs, hoops and more accented with beautiful stone colors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • The boutique will carry eight exclusive styles adapted from the existing Classic collection, offered in white and yellow gold and newly amplified with diamonds.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of styles
Noun
  • Escalating to the last defensive resort, Mammoth tacks on long-range rifle storage above both sides of the king-size bed for immediate access.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 June 2026
  • There are two tacks for the contemporary performer facing the decline of classic genres of film and comedy.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Definition of tacks
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