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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 company defended its harvesting methods at the time, claiming the tomatoes are grown in the right region and with the right techniques.
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Itzel Luna, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
If the methods are flawed, publish the caveats.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
As reading scores tumbled over the past decade, parents, scholars and literacy advocates pushed for teaching methods that align with decades of research about how kids learn to read — largely by sounding out words.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
As reading scores tumbled over the past decade, parents, scholars and literacy advocates pushed for teaching methods that align with decades of research about how kids learn to read - largely by sounding out words.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Along with changing teaching methods, states — including California — have also required schools to screen for learning disabilities such as dyslexia and hire coaches to help teachers improve their reading instruction.
—Sharon Lurye, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
There are other methods as well.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
This technological shift means there’s no turning back to old methods.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
To the authors' surprise, respondents reported viewing those who used GLP-1 medication more negatively than those who lost weight through traditional methods or not at all.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Itzel Luna, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
If the methods are flawed, publish the caveats.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
As reading scores tumbled over the past decade, parents, scholars and literacy advocates pushed for teaching methods that align with decades of research about how kids learn to read — largely by sounding out words.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
As reading scores tumbled over the past decade, parents, scholars and literacy advocates pushed for teaching methods that align with decades of research about how kids learn to read - largely by sounding out words.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Along with changing teaching methods, states — including California — have also required schools to screen for learning disabilities such as dyslexia and hire coaches to help teachers improve their reading instruction.
—Sharon Lurye, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
There are other methods as well.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
This technological shift means there’s no turning back to old methods.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
To the authors' surprise, respondents reported viewing those who used GLP-1 medication more negatively than those who lost weight through traditional methods or not at all.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methods
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Other approaches try to battle the countervailing incentives with fancier math.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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As Mother’s Day approaches, her story stands as a reminder that many of the most significant career breakthroughs aren't built in isolation but through lives and choices shaped at home, where leadership often begins long before recognition ever arrives.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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However, those techniques could only provide long-term averages rather than instantaneous measurements.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Increasingly, manufacturers are making toilet paper from recycled paper products, which reduces tree cutting, and are using chlorine-free bleaching techniques.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Since 2010, researchers are turning to newer methodologies and technologies in an effort to seek a deeper and almost immediate understanding of consumer patterns.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Parting ways with Morey was ultimately not an easy decision for the 76ers, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a constantly changing East played a significant role in the organization’s direction.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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How Magnesium Supplements Could Benefit Blood Pressure There are several potential ways magnesium may affect blood pressure.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
12 May 2026
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As for your wife’s objection, Miss Manners will point out that good manners need not mean being bulldozed by others.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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Church’s combination of talent, affability, and fine manners eased his way into New York’s élite, sometimes inspiring envy among his painter friends.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There’s also a workshop built around the Juneteenth cookout — exploring recipes, traditions, and the kinds of meals that have long anchored the holiday in Black households and communities.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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Some recipes, like ours, which is based on the Armenian version, feature sautéed onions for an additional layer of flavor.—
Lucinda Scala Quinn,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Cities such as Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Fairfax, Virginia, have installed these systems with success.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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APIs and identity systems are primary targets, with attackers bypassing front-end defenses to exploit core business logic at scale, according to the report.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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“Methods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methods. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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