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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
Until around two weeks ago, Israel’s modus operandi was to assert military dominance as a political strategy, according to Michael Oren, who served as the country’s ambassador to the U.S. from 2009 to 2013.
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Matt Bradley, NBC news, 30 June 2025
The practice involves individuals testing and probing artificial intelligence systems to uncover and identify any potential harm — a modus operandi common in cybersecurity circles.
—Neha Hegde, CNBC, 22 June 2025
Instead, rapprochement with Iran has been the modus operandi in recent years, with Gulf countries normalizing and easing tensions with the Islamic Republic under the calculation that regional stability would bring regional prosperity.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
The news came as a bit of a surprise to the audience of theater owners and exhibitors — usually, the modus operandi for studios is to wait and at least see how something performs at the box office before asking for more.
—EW.com, 15 June 2025
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Matt Bradley, NBC news, 30 June 2025
The practice involves individuals testing and probing artificial intelligence systems to uncover and identify any potential harm — a modus operandi common in cybersecurity circles.
—Neha Hegde, CNBC, 22 June 2025
Instead, rapprochement with Iran has been the modus operandi in recent years, with Gulf countries normalizing and easing tensions with the Islamic Republic under the calculation that regional stability would bring regional prosperity.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
The news came as a bit of a surprise to the audience of theater owners and exhibitors — usually, the modus operandi for studios is to wait and at least see how something performs at the box office before asking for more.
—EW.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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Wednesday’s vote establishes four bear hunting zones in the state, and allows a broad range of hunting methods, including the use of archery and dogs, according to the commission.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The best method for restoring shine to your wood cabinets is to look for polishes that are compatible with your cabinet finish.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Park said prior to these plans, Korean communities across the region celebrated in their own little enclaves.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Last year, in celebration of the Connecticut Science Center’s 15th anniversary, an ambitious 10-year strategic vision was unveiled with plans for new exhibitions and gallery upgrades.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Carey continues in her characteristically reserved manner.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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What had happened, according to Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, was that a man named Jalen Welch, 25, walked into the argument holding a pistol in a threatening manner and approached the shooter, described as a man from Oak Park.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Universal Pictures is taking a new approach to combat mass theft of its movies to teach artificial intelligence systems.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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There will likely be some folks who think this approach, which Cregger has mentioned was partially inspired by the format of Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia, requires too much work.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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This old-fashioned coffee cake recipe is the perfect companion to the after-church coffee and tea.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Save your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shane Devon Tamura, 27, stormed into 345 Park Avenue on July 28 armed with an AR-15 style rifle, and carried out the city’s deadliest mass shooting in 25 years.—
Amanda Jackson,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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O’Sullivan’s work follows countless other books on Swift’s business moves, songwriting, style choices and everything else in between.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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Pierce Crosby, managing partner of strategy consulting firm Merchant Seven, spoke to these developments.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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The technique and precision required in an event like the triple jump might be another reason that Edwards’ 18.29 has stood the test of time.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many local winemakers here practice organic or biodynamic methods, and there’s a focus on low-intervention techniques.—
Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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