Thesaurus results for METHODS

methods

noun

plural of method

as in approaches

the means or procedure for doing something the city council is stuck in the last century and needs to adopt more modern methods for doing things

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Recent Examples of methods Expanding on Iraola’s comments, there are methods to measure how different countries integrate individuals into groups. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026 This involves studying the same question using methods affected by different potential sources of bias. — The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 This initiative aims to provide crucial financial support to young farmers, offering grants between $10,000 and $50,000 to those under 40 practicing organic and regenerative methods. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The Guttmacher Institute counts just three contraceptive methods currently available to men – condoms, vasectomy and withdrawal – versus roughly five times as many options for women. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 Solar observation can be tricky or underwhelming when trying to observe with handheld methods such as using solar eclipse glasses and solar binoculars. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Carbonara’s novel campaign investment methods have given his campaign some windfalls. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 This allows engineers to test processing stages, collect operating data and refine methods before production is expanded. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 The recycling alliance also hides its methods for determining the fees, the lawsuit said. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 31 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for methods

Noun

But classes, workshops, books and experience have taught me practical approaches to developing outlines, deepening character arcs or revising scenes.

— Rajani LaRocca, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
The team also hopes similar approaches will be used to learn more about other huge volcanic eruptions like Los Chocoyos in Guatemala and the Oruanui eruption in New Zealand 26,000 years ago.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of approaches

Noun

To reduce its carbon footprint, the glass industry is pursuing various decarbonization strategies centered on circular material use and technological innovation.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
As businesses navigate rapid technological change and shifting workplace expectations, local-level leadership is increasingly shaping how global strategies land.

— Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of strategies

Noun

Classes will cover fine art materials with specific brands of watercolors, pens, and paints, as well as special techniques.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
According to local tradition, the weaving craft dates to when Princess Wencheng introduced weaving techniques to Tibet after marrying the king.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of techniques

Noun

Gray’s innovating new methodologies for digital effects is second-to-none.

— Geoffrey Bunting, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026
Platforms, agencies, measurement providers and creator marketing companies must work together to develop standards that serve marketers rather than protect proprietary methodologies.

— Zoe Soon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of methodologies

Noun

Yet some companies are already using AI to cut costs, increase revenue, improve customer experience and solve problems that would have been extremely difficult to tackle in other ways.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
With the leading models becoming ever more powerful, their ability to act in malicious ways is turning into a major threat for corporations and governments, especially as the risk involves hacking into critical computer systems and infrastructure.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of ways

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The causes and manners of death are pending the results of forensic autopsies that were scheduled for Sunday, per the news release from the coroners’ offices.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Model turn-taking, sharing, and good manners, and try to arrange play dates where your child can practice their social skills.

— Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of manners

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As for these spices’ association with the mighty pumpkin, several cookbooks from the 17th and 18th centuries feature pumpkin pie recipes that call for such flavorings.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Their flavor is different, but many recipes are written for canned or jarred hearts rather than fresh artichokes.

— Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of recipes

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The vehicle must maintain control while submerged and coordinate its payload systems without relying on a conventional launch platform.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Instead of seeing supercomputers as devices that customers buy and use — the argument goes — these systems, filled with Nvidia's graphics processing units that can cost $3 million per rack, look like profitable investments.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026