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 His Warholian modus operandi evoked suspicion throughout the art world, which was rather the point. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 As the group debates players, Pitt reveals the new modus operandi for the Oakland Athletics. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026 The facade cracked on the nicer face of the same old modus operandi. — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 Their modus operandi has been to rule by guns, not coalition. — Mahad D. Darar, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modus operandi

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Noun

After the issue was identified, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office directed districts to pause electronic disbursements using BM Technologies and issue paper checks or other payment methods instead.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
As can be seen below, Quandell has even come up with a method of sleeping in the thing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of method

Noun

Reyes is giving each side a chance to be heard on her plan to name Liu as special master in the case.

— GARY FIELDS, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Authorities in quake-prone Japan regularly instruct people to stock up on bottled water, food and batteries, have plans ready to hide under tables and keep comfortable walking shoes at hand.

— Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of plan

Noun

Trombecky told me that Villalba, who came on board periodically, had a gentle manner and seemed conflict-averse.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Based on a preliminary autopsy, Malayshia's cause of death is blunt force trauma, and the manner of death has been ruled a homicide, Toczylowski said.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of manner

Noun

If the song titles didn’t give it away, Brat Star’s hyper-referential writing takes a Letterboxd-native approach.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
The program has encountered substantial cost growth and delays, prompting the Pentagon to restructure its development approach.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of approach

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Its sweet, soft, umami-rich profile can shift the taste of a recipe, so Czerwony suggests using about half the usual amount of garlic and adjusting from there.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
This recipe from The Times’ Daniel Hernandez calls for water and a half-cup of milk to give the chocolate a bit of body.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of recipe

Noun

Brass was fired from the project and nixed as an editor over creative clashes with Guccione, who wanted to amp up the raunchy scenes, Penthouse-style.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
After, grab a cocktail at the historic Colony Hotel, a sprawling oceanfront resort with a nice tavern-style bar downstairs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of style

Noun

Japan has rejigged its incentives scheme for international productions as part of the bold IP360 national strategy to boost its content sector.

— Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
The openings, on Monday, signal a shift in strategy from social media to physical retail.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of strategy

Noun

Third-party kernel exploitation experts consulted by the team also considered the techniques new.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Treatments blend Western techniques with Japanese sensibility—classic, unhurried and deeply restorative.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

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