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 That turned out to be wrong for a meaningful minority of them, whose brains were generating signals our methods were not sensitive enough to pick up. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026 Consider two popular methods, neither of which requires people to submit any documents or even reveal their name or birthdate to the platform. — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 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 Among the existing methods for cleaning flesh off a specimen is chemical treatment, but that tends to be bad for the environment and can degrade the skeleton. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 17 July 2026 Since then, new methods established by Picard and others have expanded the types of studies that mitochondrial researchers can conduct. — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026 Forbes remains committed to transparency, to continually improving our methods, and to providing hospital ratings that consumers trust. — Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 This term is significant as the equipment can connect different radios, networks, and communications methods that might otherwise struggle to communicate with one another. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026 Weed abatement and vegetation management are effective fire prevention and mitigation methods to help protect properties, stated a staff report. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for methods

Noun

Masahiko Imai, 54, who also works at the garden, quietly explores solutions through various approaches, such as transplanting, soil preparation, planting shade trees and conducting cultivation experiments.

— Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
This compatibility could make large-scale production more realistic than approaches requiring specialized fabrication techniques.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

Definition of approaches

Noun

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

Noun

After rediscovering the mummies during a curation project at the Egyptian Museum in 2020, researchers finally examined them with advanced analysis techniques and equipment.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
Analyst Michael Leininger, a former detective with the San Jose Police Department, said Antioch officers should have applied training techniques to gain control of the situation without excessive use of force and to prevent further escalation.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

Definition of techniques

Noun

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
This plan, spearheaded by the Mohammed VI Academy and coach Nasser Larguet, modernized Moroccan football by integrating European methodologies with a national identity.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of methodologies

Noun

Then Nicolas Tagliafico, a poor defender up against a great attacker in Lamine Yamal, took to attempting to foul the winger in four different ways at once, but most unpleasantly grazed his studs down Yamal’s calf.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Japanese festivals often serve as ways for deities to be brought into the streets for sacred or ritual purposes while also bringing communities together in celebration.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026

Definition of ways

Noun

Abroad, it will be interpreted as representing the manners of all Americans, so your embarrassment is understandable.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
While the children are still young, Kate, who has partnered with JonnyPops on the brand’s Magic of Kindness campaign, has made good manners a priority in her household.

— Genevieve Uzamere, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Definition of manners

Noun

But somewhere between talking about recipes and the future of food, the conversation took an unexpected turn.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
The Five Star Weekend follows Jennifer Garner as Hollis Shaw, a famed cook and best-selling author known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor, who suffers a devastating loss.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2026

Definition of recipes

Noun

Tropical systems interacting with dry air and land tend to weaken because they’re deprived of the warm, moist ocean conditions that fuel their thunderstorms.

— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Faster engine production Unlike reusable aircraft engines that must remain in service for years, the TJ150 powers expendable systems that typically operate for only minutes or hours.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026