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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
Inmates challenging execution methods must suggest an alternative method.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
This fabrication process involves proprietary liquid jetting methods and additive manufacturing techniques.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
In her opinion Tuesday, Marks said that her ruling may not spare Lee from either of those methods or the the firing squad should Alabama decide to legalize it.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Research suggests that caffeine content can vary widely between brewing methods.
—Christina Manian, Health, 10 June 2026
The fact is that Iraola will need Van Dijk to buy into him and his methods.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The centrality of images to intuitive, subconscious methods of understanding came to be seen as particularly feminine.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series offers a chance for the distillery team to experiment with different mashbills, production methods, and cask finishes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Authors called for a global effort to regulate the industry, with methods such as food warning labels, taxation, and laws to restrict marketing and advertising, especially to children.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
This fabrication process involves proprietary liquid jetting methods and additive manufacturing techniques.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
In her opinion Tuesday, Marks said that her ruling may not spare Lee from either of those methods or the the firing squad should Alabama decide to legalize it.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Research suggests that caffeine content can vary widely between brewing methods.
—Christina Manian, Health, 10 June 2026
The fact is that Iraola will need Van Dijk to buy into him and his methods.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The centrality of images to intuitive, subconscious methods of understanding came to be seen as particularly feminine.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series offers a chance for the distillery team to experiment with different mashbills, production methods, and cask finishes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Authors called for a global effort to regulate the industry, with methods such as food warning labels, taxation, and laws to restrict marketing and advertising, especially to children.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methods
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand and South Korea are among others studying or developing similar approaches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Here, members of Forbes Human Resources Council share strategies for building communication frameworks that reduce distractions, improve clarity and help employees stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Learn about the debt relief strategies available to you now.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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At their worst, incorrect cleaning methods and techniques can sicken or kill you.—
Jolie Kerr,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
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The Real Problem Isn’t The Time Management Techniques Most techniques optimize what’s already on the calendar, while failing to address who put it there.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Despite her background, her understanding of images was not really an art historical one, although psychoanalytical methodologies of studying the history of art were emerging.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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The modern technology landscape offers no shortage of methodologies, technologies and solutions.—
Ann Blakely,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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What Labbé conveys through his prose here is the ways that soccer, at this highest of levels, can create a kind of collective experience for both players and spectators.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The pair visited Ethiopia in 2019 and met with Sahle-Work Zewde, the first woman president of Ethiopia to discuss ways to help girls continue their schooling.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Flight attendants can often detect bad manners the second a passenger steps on board.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorite Southern Living recipes, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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The higher water content alters the texture, and most baking recipes are formulated assuming a higher percentage of fat.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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That’s in addition to problems like data drift, bias in training data, black swan events, and other things that the panelists touched on in pondering the challenges of instituting these systems in a highly regulated industry.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Methods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methods. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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