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
In 1991, the government dismantled the protectionist economic policies of its socialist past, cracking open the nation to the world.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
These policies aren’t about forbidding all office liaisons but protecting both parties and the broader team from the professional fallout.
—Emily Nix, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
In more recent years, fire policies have been based mostly in suppression, researchers say, which have led to bigger wildfires.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Despite the de-escalation, the saga exposed the limits of Europe’s economic security policies and the fragility of its supply chains, a European Council on Foreign Relations expert said.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The incident’s location—a crowded outdoor bar patio—underscores ongoing debates over public safety, law enforcement pursuit policies, and the balance between deterring dangerous driving while protecting bystanders.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
No-kill is about giving every pet in a shelter a fair chance and proving that with the right policies and practices in place, managing animal shelters doesn’t require killing dogs and cats simply to free up space.
—Scott Giacoppo, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Compare private-term policies with the new VALife program, especially before the 2025 S-DVI deadline.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Determined to stop the anti-imperial policies of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, British and French representatives met with Israeli officials in October 1956 to forge a secret agreement for a coordinated offensive against Egypt.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
These policies aren’t about forbidding all office liaisons but protecting both parties and the broader team from the professional fallout.
—Emily Nix, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
In more recent years, fire policies have been based mostly in suppression, researchers say, which have led to bigger wildfires.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Despite the de-escalation, the saga exposed the limits of Europe’s economic security policies and the fragility of its supply chains, a European Council on Foreign Relations expert said.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The incident’s location—a crowded outdoor bar patio—underscores ongoing debates over public safety, law enforcement pursuit policies, and the balance between deterring dangerous driving while protecting bystanders.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
No-kill is about giving every pet in a shelter a fair chance and proving that with the right policies and practices in place, managing animal shelters doesn’t require killing dogs and cats simply to free up space.
—Scott Giacoppo, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Compare private-term policies with the new VALife program, especially before the 2025 S-DVI deadline.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Determined to stop the anti-imperial policies of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, British and French representatives met with Israeli officials in October 1956 to forge a secret agreement for a coordinated offensive against Egypt.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policies
procedures
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But the jury in the federal civil lawsuit found that Moore violated Gillispie's rights by hiding evidence that would have helped Gillispie's defense and creating unfair lineup procedures for the victims.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Drug policies and procedures are continuing to be adjusted to changing conditions, like in November when new sentencing guidelines took effect.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Policies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policies. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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