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
There are caveats, however, and many sports teams around the state have policies explicitly banning the practice.
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Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The nonprofit emphasized the need for lawmakers to improve coordination across the early learning system as new policies come forward.
—Lina Ruiz
september 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The Best States to Work Index analyzes 27 policies across three categories — wages, worker protections and rights to organize — for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025
As a leader who’s seen both sides, what lessons of your life or political office shape Helsinki's welfare policies today?
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The price Californians must pay to achieve the Democrats’ publicity objective affects those of us with views that are occasionally in the minority on national policies that affect Californians.
—Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
The president and his aides have repeatedly slammed Chicago over policies limiting cooperation between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
She’s currently involved with several local organizations that aim to create better wildlife policies.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Anti-immigration sentiment has flared up following the murder of a 17-year-old girl named Lisa in Amsterdam, a national scandal that has fomented anxiety and anger in a country known for its generous immigration policies.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The nonprofit emphasized the need for lawmakers to improve coordination across the early learning system as new policies come forward.
—Lina Ruiz
september 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The Best States to Work Index analyzes 27 policies across three categories — wages, worker protections and rights to organize — for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025
As a leader who’s seen both sides, what lessons of your life or political office shape Helsinki's welfare policies today?
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The price Californians must pay to achieve the Democrats’ publicity objective affects those of us with views that are occasionally in the minority on national policies that affect Californians.
—Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
The president and his aides have repeatedly slammed Chicago over policies limiting cooperation between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
She’s currently involved with several local organizations that aim to create better wildlife policies.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Anti-immigration sentiment has flared up following the murder of a 17-year-old girl named Lisa in Amsterdam, a national scandal that has fomented anxiety and anger in a country known for its generous immigration policies.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policies
procedures
Noun
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Establish clear handoff procedures and determine who is responsible for what tasks when someone is out.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The current no-kill policy limits when veterinary staff can euthanize animals — with the procedures allowed when an animal is deemed too sick or dangerous to live.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Policies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policies. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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