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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
The team suggest that any future research done will need to refine the methods used for identifying teeth that have undergone minimal uranium exchange, and for distinguishing primary seawater signals from diagenetic influences.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
These methods can be tricky to digest, however—especially since some of their names come from Latin and legalese can be difficult to understand.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Federal contracting experts say these types of contracts are misleading to include in a tally of savings because these methods act more as a line of credit for agencies to make purchases, instead of a maximum value that can be saved.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025
Among the bill’s requirements would be an assessment of the current black bear population, strategies for minimizing human-bear conflicts, public education initiatives, nonlethal deterrence methods, evaluation of population control measures and waste management practices to reduce attractants.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Each of those methods has their own scientific uses, processes and reliability, and the defense is likely to probe each aspect for flaws.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Surrounding herself with friends is something Aniston previously told PEOPLE is one of her self-care methods.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
This single-minded approach, paired with his roaming recording studio, allowed Blumberg to work with artists at their own pace, honoring their unique methods—a freedom Tóth is rarely afforded in the film.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2025
Get ready for some unusual corner-taking methods.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
These methods can be tricky to digest, however—especially since some of their names come from Latin and legalese can be difficult to understand.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Federal contracting experts say these types of contracts are misleading to include in a tally of savings because these methods act more as a line of credit for agencies to make purchases, instead of a maximum value that can be saved.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025
Among the bill’s requirements would be an assessment of the current black bear population, strategies for minimizing human-bear conflicts, public education initiatives, nonlethal deterrence methods, evaluation of population control measures and waste management practices to reduce attractants.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Each of those methods has their own scientific uses, processes and reliability, and the defense is likely to probe each aspect for flaws.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Surrounding herself with friends is something Aniston previously told PEOPLE is one of her self-care methods.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
This single-minded approach, paired with his roaming recording studio, allowed Blumberg to work with artists at their own pace, honoring their unique methods—a freedom Tóth is rarely afforded in the film.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2025
Get ready for some unusual corner-taking methods.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methods
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As reported, the German e-commerce giant aims to seize 15 percent of Europe’s 450 billion euro fashion market by tweaking its B2B and B2C strategies.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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Grid operators are in critical need of long-term strategies that ensure the reliability and resilience of their systems, not just during the summer's peak, but consistently throughout the year.—
George Sakellaris,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Israel’s cultural mix of Jewish, Arab and traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean ingredients and techniques.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Leaders equipped with red teaming methodologies gain the tools necessary to navigate these crises proactively rather than reactively.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Its methodologies compel leaders and their teams to rigorously examine their most fundamental beliefs, anticipate disruptive scenarios, and prepare adaptive responses.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Still, by fully embracing data, businesses can gain a comprehensive view of their current impact and identify effective ways to reduce carbon emissions in the future.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This can be done in numerous ways.—
James Peters,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Leighton said being respectful of the flight crew, keeping your stuff in order, disposing of your trash responsibly, and just generally minding your manners make the flying experience more pleasant for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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While there’s no superfluous AI integrated, the smart oven connects to an app that guides the oven how to cook specific recipes.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The tech isn't just about recipes.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Students will conduct research and real-world applications using state-of-the-art cybersecurity testbeds, gaining experience and expertise in artificial intelligence, network security, and cyber-physical systems.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Students will also conduct research on hardware, software, cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things devices and large-scale networks.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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