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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
Scientists routinely disclose funding resources, study methodologies and conflicts of interest.
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Nan Li,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Despite her background, her understanding of images was not really an art historical one, although psychoanalytical methodologies of studying the history of art were emerging.
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Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
The modern technology landscape offers no shortage of methodologies, technologies and solutions.
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Ann Blakely,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
As Wu tells it, the Claude Code team is going through development cycles of just a week or so to roll out new products or features in a Wild West of experimentation, discovering new use cases and methodologies.
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ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Since 2010, researchers are turning to newer methodologies and technologies in an effort to seek a deeper and almost immediate understanding of consumer patterns.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.
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Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
The apparent gap between China’s reported capabilities and international rankings is not necessarily a direct comparison, as the two rely on different methodologies and definitions.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
From cutting-edge field investigations to application of complex analytical methodologies and forward-thinking outreach techniques, this flagship offers an opportunity to share and exchange information that advances public health practice and makes our communities healthier.
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Matthew Donahue,
STAT,
22 Apr. 2026
Nan Li,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Despite her background, her understanding of images was not really an art historical one, although psychoanalytical methodologies of studying the history of art were emerging.
—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
The modern technology landscape offers no shortage of methodologies, technologies and solutions.
—
Ann Blakely,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
As Wu tells it, the Claude Code team is going through development cycles of just a week or so to roll out new products or features in a Wild West of experimentation, discovering new use cases and methodologies.
—
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Since 2010, researchers are turning to newer methodologies and technologies in an effort to seek a deeper and almost immediate understanding of consumer patterns.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.
—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
The apparent gap between China’s reported capabilities and international rankings is not necessarily a direct comparison, as the two rely on different methodologies and definitions.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
From cutting-edge field investigations to application of complex analytical methodologies and forward-thinking outreach techniques, this flagship offers an opportunity to share and exchange information that advances public health practice and makes our communities healthier.
—
Matthew Donahue,
STAT,
22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodologies
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Police say a man, who was a passenger in the sedan, was quickly extricated from the vehicle and received intensive advanced life-saving procedures by paramedics on site.
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Owing to several conditions—new vetting procedures, ICE arrests of sponsors going through that vetting, and lack of access to lawyers (waitlists for pro-bono counsel are in the thousands)—a child’s average length of detention jumped to four months in 2025, up from just one month the year before.
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The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there.
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Afterpay data published last year in Fortune found that more than half of Gen Z consumers report an aversion to credit cards, with 63% switching to alternative payment methods as a result — making BNPL the de facto checkout tool for the generation Amazon most wants to own.
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While banning bots may help to some extent, Sng said that policies alone may not be effective.
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Those policies are supported by Newsom.
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Relatedly, as the film's release on June 26 rapidly approaches, there's new box office tracking data out.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
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Researchers must be willing to modify protocols and strategies to address concerns and barriers to participation.
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Jacques Solovière Paris For spring 2027, Jacques Solovière Paris, founded in 2014 by designer Alexia Aubert, introduced new signature silhouettes, advanced construction techniques and high-quality leathers.
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Some are incorporating innovative finishes and maturation techniques.
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There are no plans to continue any projects, whether that's with Netflix and books, that would talk about his family in similar ways.
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Its flavors and customs and ways of living are revealed to us over dinner or even a simple morning coffee.
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“Methodologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodologies. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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