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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
The franchise tag has not been the 49ers’ modus operandi as coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch enter their 10th season.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Staying true to this modus operandi (as well as Posen’s efforts to cement Gap in the larger cultural conversations), Gap has also tapped the likes of Dôen, Sandy Liang, Malbon, and Cult Gaia for recent years’ collaborations.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
In a changing world, their modus operandi is ludicrous.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
The current modus operandi probably isn’t sustainable.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Staying true to this modus operandi (as well as Posen’s efforts to cement Gap in the larger cultural conversations), Gap has also tapped the likes of Dôen, Sandy Liang, Malbon, and Cult Gaia for recent years’ collaborations.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
In a changing world, their modus operandi is ludicrous.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
The current modus operandi probably isn’t sustainable.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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Choose slow, steady methods and stick with what already works to defend your long-term strength.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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Fundamentally, one analyst said, a Factbook assembled by a government agency with secret agendas and shadowy methods might never have been unbiased in the first place.—
Laurie Kellman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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But later that month, after several employees talked about quitting, the plan was abandoned.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sketch a plan for practice, then show up even if motivation wobbles.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office will identify the victim and determine the official cause and manner of death.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Your niece’s lack of manners is hurtful and disappointing.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The tobacco industry’s harm reduction approach frames e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, as a way to create a smoke-free future by transitioning smokers to other nicotine products.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the enactive approach, this restless renegotiation gives rise to our higher cognitive functions.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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This will be my go to pie dough recipe & will def make again.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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Brush with an egg wash (or don’t, and the recipe’s vegan) and season to your liking.—
Risa Polansky Shiman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Born from the embers of the eighties band Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, led by the singer and guitarist Amelia Fletcher, shuffled forward with her riffy, effervescent playing style, gradually growing more sophisticated across four LPs and an EP, without any loss of buoyancy.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The pop star was photographed in New York City with friends Ashley Avignone and Jerrod Carmichael on Wednesday, April 8, and was seen wearing an elegant look that had bridal style written all over it.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Between them, Braque and Picasso had formulated appropriative strategies that would be used over the ensuing decades.—
Howard Halle,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jules Borkent, executive vice president of global commercial partnerships and operations, will continue to oversee Nickelodeon Kids & Family’s business and strategy, working in partnership with Alec and other key stakeholders to maximize the Nick brand.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mascherano talked of formations and technique before ultimately saying his team might’ve been too caught up in the event in the first half.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some of it is obviously your overall weight room physical strength, and some of it is just technique.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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