as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
it's always been my policy not to spread rumors
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Recent Examples of policies
Daniels also said the bill could conflict with the higher education overhaul, Senate Bill 1, which prohibits universities from taking a position on controversial beliefs or policies.
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Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Trump’s policies have exacerbated those woes, from the deportation of the industry’s key migrant workforce to renewed trade tensions between the United States and China.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Google followed their move, saying that several similar apps violated their policies for Android platforms.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
Along with concerns about Flock Security's data policies and use of artificial intelligence, some community members were upset by the lack of public awareness before the decision to install the license plate readers.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Fearful of such an outcome, even those who support Your Party’s policies might prefer to vote for Labour as the best shot for defeating the right.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
But that effort is somewhat diminished by her history with policies that critics say work against women.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Protesters have regularly gathered to oppose immigration enforcement policies, sometimes leading to clashes with federal agents.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The good news is that policies are not expensive.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Trump’s policies have exacerbated those woes, from the deportation of the industry’s key migrant workforce to renewed trade tensions between the United States and China.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Google followed their move, saying that several similar apps violated their policies for Android platforms.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
Along with concerns about Flock Security's data policies and use of artificial intelligence, some community members were upset by the lack of public awareness before the decision to install the license plate readers.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Fearful of such an outcome, even those who support Your Party’s policies might prefer to vote for Labour as the best shot for defeating the right.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
But that effort is somewhat diminished by her history with policies that critics say work against women.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Protesters have regularly gathered to oppose immigration enforcement policies, sometimes leading to clashes with federal agents.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The good news is that policies are not expensive.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policies
procedures
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Here are some of the less invasive procedures seducing Hollywood, as well as some of their most sought-after practitioners.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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The delay will allow time for Parton to undergo medical procedures and recover, the post stated.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Policies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policies. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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