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 More qubits could make the problem worse The team analyzed the adiabatic version of Grover’s search algorithm, a famous quantum algorithm that searches unsorted databases much faster than classical methods. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 Researchers are now evaluating various biomarkers as candidates for the development of better diagnostic methods or to define subgroups. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026 Supplementing traditional curation with analytical methods, more recently including machine learning and artificial intelligence, has become more common. — Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026 In doing so, advisors may be able to add real, lasting value, not just through standard methods like investment management, but also through more nuanced means like estate planning, business succession, and family governance. — Matthew Kayser july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Built in 1998 using traditional methods, Glad av Gillberga has sailed the North Sea, the Baltic, and even crossed the Atlantic. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026 Alternative methods While IEEPA gave the president the ability to impose tariffs unilaterally and quickly, some of these other avenues require a much slower process. — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 24 July 2026 This week the riders should reach it in a relatively fresh state, with the advantages of modern-day training methods, fuelling and aerodynamics. — Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Most railings can be cleaned with these basic steps, but methods for stain removal can differ. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for methods

Noun

This expertise should be cited and elevated within medical, public health, and policy frameworks for holistic approaches to HIV/AIDS care, not as a replacement of sustained infrastructure.

— Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The goal is to create more efficient approaches that could help quantum systems scale toward practical, fault-tolerant applications.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

Definition of approaches

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Government officials met late Monday to talk about strategies as two backhoes continue cleanup efforts while a powerful smell envelops the area.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Over time, your media outreach experiences can influence everything from day-to-day decisions to broader communications strategies.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of strategies

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Severe cases or those not improved after four to six months of conservative therapy are typically offered surgical decompression, which can be done using endoscopic or open techniques.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
Future systems may need better protection from environmental noise and smarter control techniques to reduce the risk of the quantum Zeno effect becoming a bottleneck.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of techniques

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Valuation methodologies for alternative investments will typically involve a combination of financial modeling, comparable transactions and information from the investment manager.

— Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The launch solves a real problem in the sustainability reporting world, which is fragmented requests and inconsistent methodologies.

— Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Definition of methodologies

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According to Martin Limpert, Managing Director of Range Rover, the new model has been conceived to redefine expectations of the grand touring segment by combining engaging road manners with capabilities that traditional GT cars simply cannot offer.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Abroad, it will be interpreted as representing the manners of all Americans, so your embarrassment is understandable.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Definition of manners

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Online resources, such as those offered by the American Diabetes Association, can provide ideas for recipes as well as information about nutrition and management of specific health conditions.

— Minakshi Raj, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
The vibe here is all classical music and delicate service, with a menu made up of centuries old recipes (some favored by the Khmer royal family) and more modern twists on Khmer gastronomy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

Definition of recipes

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Planning Director Cori Reaume told the council that the specific use permits means city staff would consider noise, water systems and effects of data centers on adjacent properties.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Data center facilities can be built or expanded at double or triple the pace of new electricity generations systems needed to serve them, PJM Interconnection, America’s largest grid operator, noted recently.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 28 July 2026