Thesaurus results for MODUS OPERANDI

modus operandi

noun

Definition of modus operandi

as in method

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

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Recent Examples of modus operandi Not surprisingly, Marx isn’t the only gubernatorial candidate for whom exaggeration and mythologizing are the modus operandi. — Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 28 May 2026 Killing became the modus operandi of politics. — Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026 Your schedule, routines or work environment could feel especially chaotic today, with interruptions throwing off your modus operandi and usual sense of control. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 Their modus operandi is to rescue interesting old buildings in a sorry state of disrepair and liberally sprinkle fairy dust over them. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for modus operandi

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Noun

Another method of maintaining cybersecurity is a bit more rigid.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Most real-world cybercrime still relies on easier and cheaper methods, such as exploiting software vulnerabilities, stealing credentials, phishing, malware and ransomware.

— Chetan Jaiswal, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Definition of method

Noun

And the private grading plan associated with the project, which provided engineering details for the development of private property, was completely voided, citing issues with code compliance.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Barrow County Sheriff’s Office investigator Jason Smith read aloud from notebooks recovered after the shooting that outlined Colt’s plans in striking detail.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Definition of plan

Noun

Currently, the production of the attachment has been outsourced to a commercial 3D printing company in Idaho that makes durable attachments in a quick and affordable manner.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Earlier this month, Crump released the preliminary findings of an independent autopsy, which listed Wells’ cause and manner of death as undetermined pending further investigation.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of manner

Noun

Asked about Apple’s AI offerings, including the upcoming Siri AI, Cook said the company saw an opportunity in running more AI directly on users’ devices, an approach that Apple believes can appeal to privacy-minded users.

— Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Several years in the making, the formula went through multiple rounds of development before landing on an approach that feels refreshingly straightforward.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026

Definition of approach

Noun

For the first episode with Gruel, RFK Jr will cook up a recipe for Crispy Salmon Cakes with Apple, White Bean & Green Salad.

— Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Owner Audrey Dixon, niece of original owner Jana Howell, is selling the original recipes of the popular sugar cookies, cupcakes, cake balls, cheesecakes and cookie cakes.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of recipe

Noun

In another conversation, Marcee Gray brought up an online drawing showing Colt alongside the Columbine shooters and Parkland gunman Nikolas Cruz in the style of a Weezer album cover.

— Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Lesnar sat up Undertaker-style and planted Femi with not one or two but three F5s.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of style

Noun

Kansas Athletics is on the verge of hiring an executive director for front-office strategy and operations, KU athletic director Travis Goff told The Star on Wednesday afternoon.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The first stage focuses on meeting school community members, the second involves building an academics strategy, the third revolves around operations and finance and the final stage brings those steps together.

— Austin Horn July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of strategy

Noun

With all of our efficiency tools and techniques, one of the most underutilized yet consistent sources of return on investment is recovery.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Qiu was known for research working with a cutting-edge technique known as base editing to make custom treatments for children with rare diseases.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

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