POLICY Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

policy

noun

ˈpä-lə-sē

Definition of policy

as in procedure

a way of acting or proceeding it's always been my policy not to spread rumors

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as in prudence

the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters you should have exercised greater policy in your online relationships and not divulged so much personal information

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Recent Examples of policy Investors are focused on the path of the Federal Reserve ’s monetary policy. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 The organization will focus on research, policy, and partnerships across the nuclear and space industries. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 Owners have been previously punished for violating the personal conduct policy. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 The next president will also shape Brazil's economy and environmental policy, its relationship with the United States, and the future of its young democracy. — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for policy

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Noun

But the procedure had to be postponed because Banner refused to accept an $11,000 payment, close to what Medicare would pay for a similar procedure.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Stanton also reviewed Tennessee’s procedures after Lee called off a different execution in 2022 and found the state did not comply with its own lethal injection process.

— Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of procedure

Noun

Short-term rates went to 5% and change, Treasury bills paid more than investment grade corporates, and savers who had spent fifteen years being punished for prudence suddenly got paid handsomely for doing nothing.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
In those conditions, United’s prudence makes financial sense.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of prudence

Noun

But elevating the whims of progressive activists and government bureaucrats above the wisdom of the marketplace has proven a costly mistake and undermined consumer choice.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Babcock said Frederik Andersen, who is on long-term injury reserve with a knee injury and not expected to be available until at least December, has been sharing wisdom with Levi on handling the pressures of NHL life.

— Janson Duench, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of wisdom

Noun

The subject was not about his arrest, nor the resulting controversy consuming the Wolverine’s football program.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Eco effort There’s a property-wide recycling program, a sustainable irrigation system, and refillable bath and shower amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of program

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In a picture shared in the post taken on Fall Picture Day, Cagle said Burfield had relaxed smile and a sense of ease.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Still The Hairy Ape is, in one sense, a long, furious solo — a man pounding his head against a piano while accompanied by the orchestra — and Beavers ably carries its weight through to the finale.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of sense

Noun

By the same token, French-style discretion can be interpreted by American visitors as inattentive and rude.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Appointments to these boards generally happen in the beginning of each calendar year and are at the discretion of the Sacramento mayor who weighs councilmember preferences and workload.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of discretion

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