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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 deep dive into Chaplin’s working methods is compelling and illuminating, and the shooting script itself shows that the always politically and philosophically probing Chaplin hadn’t lost any of his fire or originality in his old age.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
More environmentally sustainable coffee-growing methods exist, such as using shade trees to shield some plants from the sun, and diversifying crops.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Below, experts shared some of the most impactful prevention methods.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
These methods work only temporarily and add cost and complexity to the process.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
These methods sort through the DNA in a sample looking for specific genes that are signatures of parasites like pinworms, as well as bacterial pathogens.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
If any stains remain, use one of the below methods.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
His methods will not be well-received, especially right away by some people.
—Alamin Yohannes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
All distance ladder methods, when aggregated together, average out to a value of 73-74 km/s/Mpc, with the best of those methods having gotten down to a 1-2% uncertainty.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
More environmentally sustainable coffee-growing methods exist, such as using shade trees to shield some plants from the sun, and diversifying crops.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Below, experts shared some of the most impactful prevention methods.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
These methods work only temporarily and add cost and complexity to the process.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
These methods sort through the DNA in a sample looking for specific genes that are signatures of parasites like pinworms, as well as bacterial pathogens.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
If any stains remain, use one of the below methods.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
His methods will not be well-received, especially right away by some people.
—Alamin Yohannes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
All distance ladder methods, when aggregated together, average out to a value of 73-74 km/s/Mpc, with the best of those methods having gotten down to a 1-2% uncertainty.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methods
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Unlike many recycling approaches, this method works across multiple plastics and even mixtures, producing gram-scale yields that point to real-world feasibility, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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With temperatures dropping and a recent lake-effect rain flooding parts of the state near Lake Erie, meteorologists and almanacs alike are watching closely as Halloween approaches.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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By the end of March 2018 Aydın seemed unsure whether to try to clear his name or lay low, vacillating between the two strategies.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Frederick Wherry, Kristin Seefeldt, and Anthony Alvarez examine the strategies potential lenders use to make these interactions less awkward.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Oct. 2025
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The techniques to accomplish this can vary.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Officers there developed techniques like arm immersion — lowering soldiers’ arms into cold water during training breaks to reduce body temperature — and ice sheeting, where frozen bed sheets are wrapped around overheated troops to bring down body heat quickly.—
Ames Alexander,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Meta disputes the methodologies behind them.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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But this point isn't fully reflected in the report, UW system spokesperson Mark Pitsch said, potentially because the report relies on methodologies and data that disadvantage low-tuition institutions in states that provide limited aid.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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There are many ways to build community for people with disabilities.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Both reflect and honor the evolving identity of the position, just in different ways.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Two top event planners share the modern dinner party manners every guest—and host—should know.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Good manners involves consideration for others, which sometimes means not spending too much time thinking about their behavior.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Past editions of the Cookie Book featured recipes from grandmas, professional bakers, and EMTs and other first responders.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cocchi Vermouth di Torino 3 dashes Angostura Bitters For this cocktail and the additional recipes below, add ingredients to mixing glass, stir on ice for 15 seconds (small ice) to 30 seconds (bigger ice).—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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For almost 11 years, Chung has been collaborating with robotic systems of their own creation, as a way of better understanding and engaging with their own creativity.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 4-2-3-1 formation has been one of the most prominent systems used across Europe since the turn of the century, adopted by some of the best tacticians in modern football.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Methods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methods. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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