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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
In reaction, Afreximbank in January formally ended its relationship with one of the Big Three rating agencies, arguing that rating methodologies applied to states and multilateral institutions fail to reflect development mandates.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Other methodologies are either too expensive or wouldn’t produce timely results, current and former CDC scientists said.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
By applying legal methodologies to digital discourse, citizens can better distinguish facts from divisive slogans and propaganda.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Schools have various methodologies of reporting this data, so the work of consolidating is ongoing.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Through these and other radical methodologies, the Austrian artist Maria Lassnig (1919–2014) channeled her perception of a moment and made the invisible visible.
—Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026
Position has broad authority for applying project management methodologies and services to ensure successful business results.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Jeff co-created the Competing Values Framework and developed the Innovation Code and Innovation Genome methodologies which provide organizations with practical tools to reconcile competing priorities and drive breakthrough performance.
—Big Think, 21 Mar. 2026
Those two formulas, or methodologies, sit at the center of the math-money problem and both relate to how HISA collects fees.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Other methodologies are either too expensive or wouldn’t produce timely results, current and former CDC scientists said.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
By applying legal methodologies to digital discourse, citizens can better distinguish facts from divisive slogans and propaganda.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Schools have various methodologies of reporting this data, so the work of consolidating is ongoing.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Through these and other radical methodologies, the Austrian artist Maria Lassnig (1919–2014) channeled her perception of a moment and made the invisible visible.
—Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026
Position has broad authority for applying project management methodologies and services to ensure successful business results.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Jeff co-created the Competing Values Framework and developed the Innovation Code and Innovation Genome methodologies which provide organizations with practical tools to reconcile competing priorities and drive breakthrough performance.
—Big Think, 21 Mar. 2026
Those two formulas, or methodologies, sit at the center of the math-money problem and both relate to how HISA collects fees.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodologies
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After the team shared results with state officials, DTSC committed to perform soil testing at 100 homes that had their work done early in the process, before procedures underwent an overhaul.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Even the name is a misnomer, Mackey said, since the same pain can arise among women who’ve had other procedures, including lumpectomies and lymph node surgeries.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The project, known as QUASAR-CREATE, seeks to address a specific vulnerability in modern digital infrastructure, which is the eventual ability of quantum computers to bypass current encryption methods.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Using methods including high-resolution 3D scanning, researchers found that many of the 92 fragments bear cut marks on their inner surfaces, indicating that the turtles were carefully butchered by Neanderthals — with limbs detached, internal organs removed and shells thoroughly cleaned.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Governor's office applies pressure The governor's office has accused Dallas of violating a cooperation agreement and is threatening to withhold millions in state funding unless the city changes its policies.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Proponents of the administration's policies, such as Brandy Perez Carbaugh, former research associate at the Border Security and Immigration Center of the Heritage Foundation, said the backlog highlights a need for more scrutiny in reviewing applications.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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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,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the nation’s tax-filing deadline approaches, immigrants worry that filing taxes may put them in danger after the IRS shared information with ICE last year.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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This plan is meant to align with a state requirement that local governments maintain climate adaptation and resiliency strategies in their general plans.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Zolghadr played a central role in the regime’s strategies for cracking down on anti-government demonstrations, including in the 2009 Green Movement protests.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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Pigment analysis with Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) identified the painting techniques and the chromatic palette, highlighting the use of cinnabar, as per the study.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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Other speakers will focus on the importance of dark skies, impacts on wildlife from light pollution, and lighting techniques to preserve the night sky.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The totals are incomplete because agencies like the FBI have found ways to access the data without reporting the searches publicly, said Elizabeth Goitein, senior director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Still, chefs work within supply limits, introducing the product in deliberate ways and building familiarity one dish at a time.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Methodologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodologies. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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