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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
That refined approach remains his modus operandi in Arizona — a refined approach that could land him on the Opening Day roster.
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025
These two have a modus operandi of winter lingering into early April like a bad cough and then summer sweeping in to shove winter aside in order to start its heat offensive.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Its modus operandi has changed over the subsequent centuries, however, with a box of tricks that stretches far beyond possessing an unfortunate victim.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 26 Apr. 2025
And that’s been essentially my modus operandi ever since.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025
These two have a modus operandi of winter lingering into early April like a bad cough and then summer sweeping in to shove winter aside in order to start its heat offensive.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Its modus operandi has changed over the subsequent centuries, however, with a box of tricks that stretches far beyond possessing an unfortunate victim.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 26 Apr. 2025
And that’s been essentially my modus operandi ever since.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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By eliminating traditional cooling methods, Shell has significantly reduced energy demand while boosting efficiency.—
Kathleen Abbott,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Areas to watch, says Arthur Adam, a neurosurgeon and stroke expert at University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, include how human brain tissue is affected by the new thrombectomy method, and how the cells and debris behave once they’re liberated from the fibrin by the milli-spinner.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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This option could cost the city $1.1 million without a parking lot or commercial lots — or $5.3 million with, but plans note the city would recoup some of that money by selling the commercial land.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2025
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As a result, he is expected to be featured in a significant manner at SummerSlam.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Additionally, the rate at which water freezes affects the shape and size in which bubbles form, in a predictable manner.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2025
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Helmed by Chair Jerome Powell, the Fed has stuck to its wait-and-see approach despite President Donald Trump's calls for cuts.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Innovative educators are already modifying their approaches.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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History’s lesson is that waiting until a moment of crisis has passed to begin planning for what comes next is a recipe for failure.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Depending on the severity of the case, constipation can cause bloating, discomfort, and even all-out pain—not exactly a recipe for a fun time.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
24 June 2025
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Finally, a style that Sylvie Grateau would undoubtedly approve of.—
Blanca de Almandoz,
Glamour,
19 June 2025
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On the continent, specific styles were used to delineate tribes, ethnic groups, and even hierarchical social order within such groups.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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WhatsApp is now being folded into the company’s broader monetization strategy — and time will tell what kind of trade-offs users are willing to accept.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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On TikTok, users say that the strategy can enhance mood, endurance, brain health, and more.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
19 June 2025
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The company says each body takes over 300 hours to create, with the metalwork shaped using traditional panel beating techniques.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Practice stress management: Engage in techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to lower stress levels, which can impact blood sugar.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
19 June 2025
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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