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as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
for solving crossword puzzles my usual methodology is to begin by filling in all of the answers I'm reasonably sure of
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
other cardiologists have questioned the methodology that was used to conduct the study
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Recent Examples of methodologies
Meta disputes the methodologies behind them.
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Charlotte Alter, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
But this point isn't fully reflected in the report, UW system spokesperson Mark Pitsch said, potentially because the report relies on methodologies and data that disadvantage low-tuition institutions in states that provide limited aid.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
And there are so many different methodologies for this type of work.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
For Bengio, all this adds up to more proof that independent third parties need to take a closer look at AI companies’ safety methodologies.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
This transformation demands more than traditional product development methodologies.
—Harneet Kalra, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Survey response rates for the BLS have been down since the pandemic, lessening the quality of Labor Department surveys, and while economists have complained about that trend, none have seriously questioned the agency’s methodologies or its execution of them.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 4 Sep. 2025
With the ban now in place for all countries, international postal companies must now keep track of, collect and pay duties based on one of two methodologies.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Leaders equipped with red teaming methodologies gain the tools necessary to navigate these crises proactively rather than reactively.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Charlotte Alter, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
But this point isn't fully reflected in the report, UW system spokesperson Mark Pitsch said, potentially because the report relies on methodologies and data that disadvantage low-tuition institutions in states that provide limited aid.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
And there are so many different methodologies for this type of work.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
For Bengio, all this adds up to more proof that independent third parties need to take a closer look at AI companies’ safety methodologies.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
This transformation demands more than traditional product development methodologies.
—Harneet Kalra, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Survey response rates for the BLS have been down since the pandemic, lessening the quality of Labor Department surveys, and while economists have complained about that trend, none have seriously questioned the agency’s methodologies or its execution of them.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 4 Sep. 2025
With the ban now in place for all countries, international postal companies must now keep track of, collect and pay duties based on one of two methodologies.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Leaders equipped with red teaming methodologies gain the tools necessary to navigate these crises proactively rather than reactively.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodologies
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Additionally, County Executive David Crowley's office has collaborated with the county's human resources division to create internal procedures for employees.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Cosmetic procedures for animals — especially canines — have quietly ballooned into a booming industry, with some vets reporting a spike in requests for everything from eye lifts to tummy tucks.—
Jane Stern,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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The deep dive into Chaplin’s working methods is compelling and illuminating, and the shooting script itself shows that the always politically and philosophically probing Chaplin hadn’t lost any of his fire or originality in his old age.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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More environmentally sustainable coffee-growing methods exist, such as using shade trees to shield some plants from the sun, and diversifying crops.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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His relentless pursuit of deregulatory policies and ambitious budget cuts had won cheers from investors before the election last month.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Jeanne Brown, who chairs the league’s criminal justice interest group that authored the study, said the report is aimed at raising awareness about the need for the public to get involved in advocating for changes in policies at practices in county jails.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Unlike many recycling approaches, this method works across multiple plastics and even mixtures, producing gram-scale yields that point to real-world feasibility, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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With temperatures dropping and a recent lake-effect rain flooding parts of the state near Lake Erie, meteorologists and almanacs alike are watching closely as Halloween approaches.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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By the end of March 2018 Aydın seemed unsure whether to try to clear his name or lay low, vacillating between the two strategies.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Frederick Wherry, Kristin Seefeldt, and Anthony Alvarez examine the strategies potential lenders use to make these interactions less awkward.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Oct. 2025
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The techniques to accomplish this can vary.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Officers there developed techniques like arm immersion — lowering soldiers’ arms into cold water during training breaks to reduce body temperature — and ice sheeting, where frozen bed sheets are wrapped around overheated troops to bring down body heat quickly.—
Ames Alexander,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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There are many ways to build community for people with disabilities.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Both reflect and honor the evolving identity of the position, just in different ways.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Methodologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodologies. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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