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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
Chef Lordfer Lalicon’s modus operandi is farm-centric.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
That’s my ultimate modus operandi.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
The relationship that developed from this starting point was truly singular in its expectations, standards, and modus operandi.
—Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2025
That has always been his modus operandi.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
That’s my ultimate modus operandi.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
The relationship that developed from this starting point was truly singular in its expectations, standards, and modus operandi.
—Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2025
That has always been his modus operandi.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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But global warming threw a wrench into this method.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Credit cards, debit cards and mobile payment methods are accepted.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Other companies have plans for LEO space stations as well.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Navarro did not detail what the White House’s plan to force data center builders to absorb costs would look like.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Sunday’s border battle at Wisconsin began in an inauspicious manner for the Minnesota women’s basketball team.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Loro Piana’s artisans comb and spin the materials then twist two strands of yarn together in a measured manner, which enhances the innate qualities of each fiber.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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This week, Bill White, the US ambassador to Belgium, criticized the country for its approach to Jewish ritual circumcision and accused the country of antisemitism.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dr Amgad Rezk said the process offered significant advantages for industry, with an energy-efficient and scalable approach.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Reese said Hershey changed the recipes for multiple Reese’s products in recent years.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Months of no rain have created extra slippery roadways across San Joaquin County — a perfect recipe for spinouts and crashes.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The micro-style, trimmed with frills along the back, quickly found its way onto creator Devon Lee Carlson and rap artist Sexy Redd at Coachella, before subsequently selling out on the brand’s site.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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While the weight and material of the set is noteworthy, the beautiful matelassé-style pattern—complete with floral motifs and geometric designs—adds a sophisticated touch to any space.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the strategy reflects a broader push to diversify beyond conventional lithium-ion platforms while improving safety, cost structure, and supply chain resilience.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Crucially, community-building was never conceived as a strategy.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beyond stellar evolution, the computational techniques developed for the study could help researchers model complex flows in oceans, atmospheres, and even blood circulation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Or, they can be transformed by techniques such as stir-frying or tempura-battering.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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