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 Because multiple projects share identical engineering, licensing methods, and supply chains, teams can apply practical lessons directly from one build to the next. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026 The shop is known for its ukiyo-e, or Japanese woodblock, prints, as well as for its use of etching, aquatint, monotype, screen-printing, and digital hybrid methods. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026 His attorneys also argued in court that the state should not be legally allowed to switch execution methods. — CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 For plastic boards, stronger stain-removing methods may be appropriate, but always check the manufacturer’s care instructions first. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Research generally suggests combining the methods delivers greater benefit than either alone, and boots can help maintain progress between MLD appointments. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Attendees have been asked to choose outfits that conserve water — the style guide points to materials grown with regenerative agriculture, dye methods that curb water consumption, and brands that invest in safeguarding waterways. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 There will also be brand new voting methods with fans able to vote on TikTok as well as text. — Peter White, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Ciclo fibers have undergone third-party testing using ASTM and ISO methods, according to developer Intrinsic Advanced Materials. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for methods

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Alexis’s view The differing approaches between the US and China to court South Africa speaks volumes about Pretoria’s relationship with the world’s two largest economies — and the strategic priorities of all three.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
China’s semiconductor industry is nevertheless pursuing several parallel approaches.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of approaches

Noun

And maybe even part of survival was— figuring out strategies is also a kind of a stepping out.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Trump’s magnanimity comes as China and the United States are in a contest for global leadership, with some of America’s traditional allies rethinking their strategies.

— Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of strategies

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This year, 12 young footwear designers showcased design-forward new styles and innovative techniques.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
The underlying argument is that mental-health support is a set of techniques and interventions, and that once machines learn to marshal these effectively, all will be well.

— Steven Barrie-Anthony, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of techniques

Noun

All the weather groups have slightly different predictions for the upcoming season; each forecast uses different methodologies for its reporting.

— Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Innovative methodologies, including demography and quantitative analysis, folklore, material culture, oral history, and family reconstitution opened new windows into the past.

— Drew Gilpin Faust, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of methodologies

Noun

Maybe the South doesn’t brag about its blazing fall colors (because that’s just bad manners), but Southern gardeners can enjoy autumn splendor every bit as lovely as the sugar maples in Vermont or the aspens in the Rockies.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026
The desire to fit in is a powerful instinct, one that is externalized to varying degrees in our manners and relationships.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of manners

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The menu was rich in family recipes, from Mama Jennie’s cabbage soup, a recipe Eddie Thal’s mother brought with her from Russia, to the noodle pudding and beet borscht.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
From creamy casseroles to quick and easy salads, here are the top 25 recipes.

— Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of recipes

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This theory is based on our understanding of the abilities of apes, as evidence suggest both chimpanzees and gorillas have gestural communication systems.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
Aging pipes must be replaced, leaks prevented, emergencies addressed and critical systems kept operating for homes, schools, hospitals and businesses.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026