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
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
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Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
The persistence of deportation and enforcement practices across Democratic and Republican administrations reflects a broader failure to establish genuinely humane immigration policies.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
School’s out Many other schools and residents across the Kansas City metro have also held protests or events in opposition to ICE policies and immigration enforcement in recent weeks.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Our families deserve policies that protect their homes, their health and their ability to make ends meet.
—Yoca Arditi-Rocha, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
But those estimates assumed current policies would remain in place.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In November 2024, the state Department of Public Health in a consent order fined Waterbury Hospital $60,000 for violations of state law and called on the hospital to develop, review and revise policies and procedures related to staffing levels, abuse prevention and other policies.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
The income tax rate can be lowered by continuing to grow our state and local economies by attracting new business with high-paying jobs by supporting fiscally conservative policies and keeping state income taxes low.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
The persistence of deportation and enforcement practices across Democratic and Republican administrations reflects a broader failure to establish genuinely humane immigration policies.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
School’s out Many other schools and residents across the Kansas City metro have also held protests or events in opposition to ICE policies and immigration enforcement in recent weeks.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Our families deserve policies that protect their homes, their health and their ability to make ends meet.
—Yoca Arditi-Rocha, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
But those estimates assumed current policies would remain in place.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In November 2024, the state Department of Public Health in a consent order fined Waterbury Hospital $60,000 for violations of state law and called on the hospital to develop, review and revise policies and procedures related to staffing levels, abuse prevention and other policies.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
The income tax rate can be lowered by continuing to grow our state and local economies by attracting new business with high-paying jobs by supporting fiscally conservative policies and keeping state income taxes low.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policies
procedures
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It is claimed that this will help keep bases fully operational while also advancing technologies and procedures that could accelerate the revival of the American nuclear power sector.—
David Szondy
February 21,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to officials, Gray provided kickbacks in return for referrals of DNA samples and executed test orders authorizing the procedures.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Policies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policies. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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