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 This term is significant as the equipment can connect different radios, networks, and communications methods that might otherwise struggle to communicate with one another. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026 Weed abatement and vegetation management are effective fire prevention and mitigation methods to help protect properties, stated a staff report. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026 That’s why Swedish cuisine features fermented foods such as kefir, local ingredients like rapeseed oil, and traditional preservation methods such as pickling. — Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026 In other words, these olives are often harvested while still green and then darkened through oxidation and other methods during processing. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2026 These layers should be connected smoothly using modern methods like EDA and MCP. — Naveen Jayaram, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a set of textile materials that the research community can potentially use to improve methods for identifying the fibers in textiles. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 While some decluttering methods can stretch over days or even weeks, this one offers quicker results. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Harford County authorities and the FBI worked with Othram after DNA evidence did not immediately identify the unknown male suspect through traditional methods. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

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Noun

The market sees diverse approaches from infrastructure, authorization, and security vendors, alongside consolidation through acquisitions and open-source initiatives.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
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, 5 July 2026

Definition of approaches

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For both endometriosis and uterine fibroids, initial management may include hormonal therapies, pain management strategies and lifestyle adjustments.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 14 July 2026
The organization views this year’s Senate races in Michigan and Maine as key tests of whether progressives’ message and organizing strategies could prove effective in competitive races.

— Matt Brown, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of strategies

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Ahead, discover their best advice for making your makeup stay put, from strategic layering techniques to inevitable touch-up tricks that can help keep everything unwavering from morning to night.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 10 July 2026
Even if that goal proves impractical, techniques pioneered with the thylacine could help other animals.

— Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

Definition of techniques

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This plan, spearheaded by the Mohammed VI Academy and coach Nasser Larguet, modernized Moroccan football by integrating European methodologies with a national identity.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Our methodologies Below are CNBC Select's methodologies for choosing and ranking our best mortgages for first-time homebuyers and our mortgage reviews.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of methodologies

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Earlier in the week, after France’s bruising win over Paraguay, a Paraguayan senator launched into a series of vile and racist attacks against Mbappé, questioning his intelligence, his manners, and even his Frenchness.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Since taking the reins, Warsh has pledged to revamp the Fed’s operations in a variety of manners.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of manners

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On Wednesday, July 8, the Virginia high schooler launched Grocery Genius, a website that uses AI to take inventory of pantries and turn it into recipes or donations.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Historical notes and essays explain why particular dishes are associated with each destination, making the cookbook feel as much like an armchair journey through the National Park System as a collection of recipes.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of recipes

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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Jordan’s state news agency Petra said the country’s air defense systems also shot down four missiles fired from Iran, citing a military source.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 2026