Thesaurus results for MODI OPERANDI

modi operandi

noun

plural of modus operandi

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formal a usual way of doing something the thief's modus operandi

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These included methods for placing objects inside kernel memory caches, improving exploit reliability and obtaining privilege escalation through data-only attacks.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
In Singapore, Zechariah Chan, a partner at law firm Lee & Lee, said protecting trade secrets can be particularly difficult in the semiconductor industry, where proprietary knowledge often involves intangible manufacturing techniques and methods.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of methods

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From Christmas cocktails and tree-trimming ideas to gift wrapping, recipes, and musical moments, each segment adds warmth, fun, and fresh inspiration.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Read on below for Simmons' recipes for everything from focaccia to jam and a jarred baking mix, and bring them along to your next party.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of recipes

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Sharing a row with two strangers on a plane can really test your manners.

— Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
These rules span what Americans would sort into law, ethics, manners and worship, as law professor and an authority on Islamic law Asifa Quraishi-Landes has explained.

— Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of manners

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Labat says that the more music — aided by artificial intelligence and technology — has moved away from simple approaches to lyrics and melodies, the more he’s been drawn back to them.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026
With just weeks left in the fall season, Timberland has already gotten off to a strong start as winter approaches.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of approaches

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The menu has been designed to take diners along the Silk Road (Constantinople was one of the route's westerly endpoints), fuelled by Turkish ingredients and Chinese cooking techniques.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Its development also demonstrates how advanced manufacturing techniques can simplify rocket engine production.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of techniques

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One vendor described the changing styles as a mix of Indian tradition and Western influence, with contemporary blouses and other designs paired with traditional saris.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Beyond having a short-form video presence, some traditional news outlets are leaning into formats and styles popularized in the vertical video era.

— Mia Sato, The Verge, 8 Nov. 2026

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