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Recent Examples of modus operandi
Crazy weather, of course, is modus operandi at MWOBS, and over the years the forecasters at the top of the peak have published photos and accounts of truly bizarre phenomena.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2025
In order to protect civilians, the Pentagon should develop AI tools that fit its modus operandi, which is different from how the civilian world operates, the deputy assistant secretary of Defense for cyber policy during the Biden administration told Politico.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The modus operandi generally involved either scaring a convenience store owner and fleeing with thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes, like one such incident at a 7-Eleven in Walnut Creek where masked men stole $8,000 in tobacco products, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
For Jake, living by the dirty deal has always been something of a burden and the only modus operandi that was ever on the table, as ill-fitting as a Nick Cave suit on a Coney Island rabbit.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2025
In order to protect civilians, the Pentagon should develop AI tools that fit its modus operandi, which is different from how the civilian world operates, the deputy assistant secretary of Defense for cyber policy during the Biden administration told Politico.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The modus operandi generally involved either scaring a convenience store owner and fleeing with thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes, like one such incident at a 7-Eleven in Walnut Creek where masked men stole $8,000 in tobacco products, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
For Jake, living by the dirty deal has always been something of a burden and the only modus operandi that was ever on the table, as ill-fitting as a Nick Cave suit on a Coney Island rabbit.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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Now, for about five years, she's adopted the method for herself.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The farmers also pitched in with efforts of their own, including adjusting fertilizer methods, controlling soil erosion and increasing on-site water retention.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Dumas has worked for Valero for four years but just moved to the Benicia location from Arizona a year ago, just a few months before the energy company announced a possible plan to cease or idle operations.—
Amanda Hari,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The plan is to develop a cost-effective, energy-efficient technology for making innovative plastics based on polybutylene succinate (PBS) which are made entirely out of organic waste.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Many japonica camellias, in the manner of other botanical hybrids, are sterile with their yellow, thread-like stamens and stigmas either absent or invisible.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The coroner said the manner of death has been ruled an accident.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This approach simplifies adoption for premium smartphone brands.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Aesthetics may also be influencing the approach to the work triangle.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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New England Fish Chowder was apparently a top pick, as was a unique heat-and-eat soup recipe called Purée Mongol Soup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Our recipes offer choices for every flavor preference—hot and spicy, cheesy, Cajun, curried, tropical, or honey-mustard.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center just unveiled Sky Garden, a new residential-style floor with eight accommodations, including an expansive two-bedroom penthouse.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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The classic, outfit-elevating style is perfect for year-round wear.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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California’s State Controller Malia Cohen brought a statewide perspective on fiscal leadership, accountability and strategies that strengthen communities, including those in the San Fernando Valley.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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My focus will be on driving thoughtful growth anchored in the brand’s core values — preserving its femininity, strength and emotion — while shaping a clear offering and business strategy for the future.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The spa Asian—specifically, Balinese—influences are again evident in the decor, massage techniques, and ingredients used at the 30,000-square-foot Mandara Spa, the Atlantis location of the beloved wellness brand that operates at resorts around the world and on Norwegian Cruise Line sailings.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Italian brands are prized not just for tomato variety, but for techniques that minimize time between harvest and processing and emphasize balanced flavor.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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