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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
Noun
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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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Newport, for all of its seafaring history, has lacked a French approach to seafood until now.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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At a true farmers market, you’ll likely spot chefs inspecting greens, tasting fruits and plotting that night’s specials — the same approach is available to home cooks willing to shop seasonally and ask questions.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
22 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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His leadership has focused on stabilizing core functions while advancing a broader strategy to bring the agency in line with the realities of modern corrections.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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That strategy is aimed at expanding the company’s product portfolio, particularly in e-commerce logistics.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Our residents have perfected techniques to help save lives of people, animals and the environment.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Nervous system regulation has become the dominant wellness conversation of 2026, and one free, 19-second technique keeps coming up as the entry point.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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