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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
This film comes from the same director as the Albert Fish documentary above, so don’t expect a delicate delivery; the modus operandi here is stock footage and lurid detail.
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Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2018, additional rapes were determined to have used the same modus operandi.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
In many ways, this is in keeping with the modus operandi of the Prince of Wales.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Miller’s modus operandi is to have a dizzying 200 episodes of a show in his head.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
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Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2018, additional rapes were determined to have used the same modus operandi.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
In many ways, this is in keeping with the modus operandi of the Prince of Wales.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Miller’s modus operandi is to have a dizzying 200 episodes of a show in his head.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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Second, in terms of transportation methods, growing uncertainty around air travel has led European travelers to consider alternatives such as rail.—
,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Any attempt by a participant, or any other person, to participate using more than one dog/pet, using any method, may result in disqualification by Sponsor, in its sole discretion.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Jeffries, for his part, was far too careful to broadcast any grand plans.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Before getting to address eager investors, Musk had to testify to a jury in downtown Oakland in an effort to prove his case and, if successful, potentially throw a major wrench into OpenAI's ambitious plans.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Noun
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But on Monday, they will be lined up in such a manner to appear relatively close to each other.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Claude will suddenly and unexpectedly tell a user during an ordinary chat to consider getting some sleep or rest, doing so in a casual, positive manner (not a harsh demand or rude insistence).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Maung Nu Sein needs fuel to plow, and fertilizer to nourish his rice as planting season approaches.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Artistic reveal tease The Atlanta Falcons tapped the approach used by the social media account (at)ArtButMakeItSports to preview their schedule release.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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This recipe solves that problem by macerating the diced rhubarb and strawberries with sugar before folding them into the muffin batter.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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That provides access to the Breville+ app, which offers hundreds of recipes and an Autopilot feature that walks you through the recipes and automatically switches the oven between cooking modes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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And, if bright white pants aren’t your thing, keep reading for off-white styles inspired by Martha Stewart and Joanna Gaines.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The strategy has already proven effective for other retail categories.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The real test is whether those investments are pursued as isolated initiatives or as parts of one coherent strategy for managing growth in volatility while earning customer trust.—
Marcus Balzereit,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Machine learning is a technique that has been used for over 20 years to improve demand forecasting and inventory planning.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The potatoes are parcooked in the microwave, then finished in a grill basket, a technique that impressed our test kitchen with its simplicity.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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