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a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
followed the procedure for replacing the broken part exactly as the owner's manual instructed
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Recent Examples of procedure
Withdrawal is a two-year process, Schneider said in the letter, and any district that initiates it can always stop that procedure and revisit their decision.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Both women underwent procedures at the Avana plastic surgery clinic.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
Initially that law allowed the procedure up to 28 weeks of pregnancy, but it was later reduced to 24 weeks.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 18 June 2025
The Supreme Court has delivered a major blow to transgender rights with its decision to uphold a Tennessee law that bars doctors from providing gender-affirming care including puberty blockers, hormones, and surgical procedures for trans minors in the state.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 18 June 2025
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Both women underwent procedures at the Avana plastic surgery clinic.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
Initially that law allowed the procedure up to 28 weeks of pregnancy, but it was later reduced to 24 weeks.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 18 June 2025
The Supreme Court has delivered a major blow to transgender rights with its decision to uphold a Tennessee law that bars doctors from providing gender-affirming care including puberty blockers, hormones, and surgical procedures for trans minors in the state.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
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Access to state-of-the-art textile manufacturing equipment is necessary to help improve processes at the nation’s plants, both in order to drive efficiency and cost-competitiveness.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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Only use tools and sites that support the secure Login With Amazon authentication process.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Frontier recently shifted its policies in favor of its passengers (when other lower-cost carriers were doing the opposite), to allow flight flexibility without the punitive fees—and free bags.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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Drafting in the modern era Recent changes to policies regarding Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) in college sports have had a profound effect on the draft, especially at the end of the first and the start of the second round.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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By eliminating traditional cooling methods, Shell has significantly reduced energy demand while boosting efficiency.—
Kathleen Abbott,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Areas to watch, says Arthur Adam, a neurosurgeon and stroke expert at University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, include how human brain tissue is affected by the new thrombectomy method, and how the cells and debris behave once they’re liberated from the fibrin by the milli-spinner.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete review process and methodology page.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
23 June 2025
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Chaos testing, a methodology where systems are intentionally stressed to uncover hidden vulnerabilities, is gaining traction.—
Spencer Kimball,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The Hawks flag football program captured their sixth state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Despite the program’s struggles over the past decade, upward mobility in the conference is readily available.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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This daily, quiet grind has a profound impact on our lives… who knows how many more lives would be lost if prevention efforts were not part of the strategy.—
Kelly Juleson,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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The strategy has led to renovation of tennis grounds for several Masters 1000 events in Cincinnati, Madrid, Rome, Paris and Shanghai.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2025
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Innovative educators are already modifying their approaches.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Helmed by Chair Jerome Powell, the Fed has stuck to its wait-and-see approach despite President Donald Trump's calls for cuts.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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That said, your relaxation journey begins upon entering the establishment, where customers are greeted by ultra-chic black and white designs—with a touch of sparkle, of course—that perfectly reflect Kimble’s personal style.—
Akili King,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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With nearly 40 years under their belt, of course, Hall has been there for all of his wife's biggest milestones.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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