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as in process
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
Many online platforms highlight the nation as a prominent destination for follicular unit extraction (FUE) and Sapphire FUE hair transplant procedures.
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
For two days, the mission team put the massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft through an exhaustive series of pre-launch procedures.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Other information to include should identify necessary changes to state polices and procedures to allow enable leasing.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The winter storm has compounded a severe, nationwide blood shortage and the American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give as soon as travel conditions allow, ensuring lifesaving procedures aren’t further delayed.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
For two days, the mission team put the massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft through an exhaustive series of pre-launch procedures.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Other information to include should identify necessary changes to state polices and procedures to allow enable leasing.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The winter storm has compounded a severe, nationwide blood shortage and the American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give as soon as travel conditions allow, ensuring lifesaving procedures aren’t further delayed.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
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Dian McElvaine said in 2023 the family was working on getting a death declaration to help with the grieving process.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The patchy performances of usual left-back Vitalii Mykolenko and Moyes’ faith in Michael Keane have also influenced the decision-making process.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Captures and killings of cartel leaders serve a strategic purpose of showing that something is being done, but the effectiveness of such policies in the long run is very limited.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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The union president said the closure recommendation overlooks the potential for an increase in the prison population as sentencing changes and local charging policies continue to evolve.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Distillation is a common method of training in the AI industry with frontier labs often distilling their own models to make cheaper versions for customers.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The actual method is less important than being able to see and keep track of everything.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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As always, the caveats about Nielsen’s new ratings currency apply, as the introduction of the Big Data + Panel methodology and expanded out-of-home measurement makes comps with historical deliveries a bit dicey.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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To learn more about our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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The attorney’s criticism of the training program comes as federal judges have slammed ICE and Border Patrol agents for using chemical agents on protesters, barring detainees access to legal counsel and making unlawful arrests.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Also, check out the hotel's in-house program of cultural events, often spotlighting Edinburgh’s emerging talent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the strategy reflects a broader push to diversify beyond conventional lithium-ion platforms while improving safety, cost structure, and supply chain resilience.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Crucially, community-building was never conceived as a strategy.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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This week, Bill White, the US ambassador to Belgium, criticized the country for its approach to Jewish ritual circumcision and accused the country of antisemitism.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dr Amgad Rezk said the process offered significant advantages for industry, with an energy-efficient and scalable approach.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dent answered that, with a 35-foot end-of-shot-clock prayer that found nylon, because, of course.—
Aaron Heisen,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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The number of students enrolled in an AP course who also took the corresponding exam rose 50%, from 39,843 students to 59,844 over the same period.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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