as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
it's always been my policy not to spread rumors
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of policies
Imperatori-Lee said that global reach gave him a first-hand perspective on how Washington’s economic and military policies — including backing dictators in Latin America — have negatively affected less powerful nations and their citizens.
—
Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Arguments against generational smoking laws The tobacco industry’s attempts to undermine tobacco health policies are well documented and follow a predictable pattern.
—Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
All of those constructs serve the purpose of imagining the Democrats not as a rival coalition with opposing policies but as a unified, impersonal force that is always on the precipice of totalitarian control.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Fitch downgraded Afreximbank last year over worries around the lender’s risk management policies, sparking a debate about the way Western ratings agencies perceive risk in Africa.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
That would allow private insurers to continue writing other coverage policies for homes in high-risk fire areas.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Or will the scandal, just three years gone, put off fans of her progressive policies?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Fiscal policies are supportive of consumer spending.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
The San Francisco Police Department doesn't assist in civil immigration enforcement, Laokwansathitaya said, citing city charter, state law and department policies.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Arguments against generational smoking laws The tobacco industry’s attempts to undermine tobacco health policies are well documented and follow a predictable pattern.
—Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
All of those constructs serve the purpose of imagining the Democrats not as a rival coalition with opposing policies but as a unified, impersonal force that is always on the precipice of totalitarian control.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Fitch downgraded Afreximbank last year over worries around the lender’s risk management policies, sparking a debate about the way Western ratings agencies perceive risk in Africa.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
That would allow private insurers to continue writing other coverage policies for homes in high-risk fire areas.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Or will the scandal, just three years gone, put off fans of her progressive policies?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Fiscal policies are supportive of consumer spending.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
The San Francisco Police Department doesn't assist in civil immigration enforcement, Laokwansathitaya said, citing city charter, state law and department policies.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policies
procedures
Noun
-
After the team shared results with state officials, DTSC committed to perform soil testing at 100 homes that had their work done early in the process, before procedures underwent an overhaul.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
-
Even the name is a misnomer, Mackey said, since the same pain can arise among women who’ve had other procedures, including lumpectomies and lymph node surgeries.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Policies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policies. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
