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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
The Mickey & Friends capsule is a continuation of the brand’s strategy to blend archival work with up-to-date fashion methodologies.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Meta disputes the methodologies behind them.
—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 includes rigorous program management between engineering and product alignment and implementing agile 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
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Meta disputes the methodologies behind them.
—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 includes rigorous program management between engineering and product alignment and implementing agile 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
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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Choose from any of the preferred payment methods.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, cash-averse adults may adapt methods like cash stuffing for the digital age, Bryan-Podvin says.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Determined to stop the anti-imperial policies of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, British and French representatives met with Israeli officials in October 1956 to forge a secret agreement for a coordinated offensive against Egypt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Skeptics who did not attend the victory party worry that the deregulatory policies California YIMBY is pushing for won’t lead to that and other lofty changes.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The reports come amid economic uncertainty for many families as the government shutdown continues and a looming deadline approaches to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food stamps to more than 40 million Americans.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sleep doctors recommend several strategies parents can use to help teens.—
NPR,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Passive House strategies were implemented throughout, and there’s rooftop solar with battery storage, high-efficiency heat pumps, and electric car chargers, among other features.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Given the ubiquity of stories and humanity’s vulnerability to them, citizens today would be wise to practice the skills of literary analysis, the very techniques routinely derided and devalued in a world committed to technology and tribalism.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Once optimized, the finger was 3D-printed as a single component using additive manufacturing techniques such as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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From the ways in which games are developed to hacks for completing levels, Tan said the technology's ramifications across the sector can't be overstated.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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There are still many ways the trade truce can fall apart.—
Kerry Brown,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Methodologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodologies. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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