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
Then came write-downs of many of its iconic brands, like Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Maxwell House and Velveeta, in addition to a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission related to its accounting policies and internal controls.
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, did not respond to a request for information about its policies or Peña’s case.
—Claudia Boyd-Barrett, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
When policies lack clarity, fear fills the gap.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Democratic state lawmakers want to allow Georgia cities to adopt sanctuary policies and eliminate requirements for local sheriffs to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The housing program is separate from policies allowing for service animals and emotional support animals.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
During his time as governor, Warsh objected to some of the low-interest rate policies that the Fed pursued during and after the 2008-09 Great Recession.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Thanks to Trump’s policies, America at home and abroad, and its future, has been severely, perhaps irrevocably, damaged.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
That requires policymakers to distinguish between ideas that sound compassionate and policies that work.
—J.d. Hayworth, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, did not respond to a request for information about its policies or Peña’s case.
—Claudia Boyd-Barrett, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
When policies lack clarity, fear fills the gap.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Democratic state lawmakers want to allow Georgia cities to adopt sanctuary policies and eliminate requirements for local sheriffs to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The housing program is separate from policies allowing for service animals and emotional support animals.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
During his time as governor, Warsh objected to some of the low-interest rate policies that the Fed pursued during and after the 2008-09 Great Recession.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Thanks to Trump’s policies, America at home and abroad, and its future, has been severely, perhaps irrevocably, damaged.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
That requires policymakers to distinguish between ideas that sound compassionate and policies that work.
—J.d. Hayworth, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policies
procedures
Noun
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Gardner said the department has since developed a post-fire policy and mop-up procedures after the Mountain fire.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Shukurova did not follow standard surgical procedures, such as taking the victim's medical history or performing a basic physical exam, per the district attorney's press release.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Policies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policies. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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