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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
In addition, more procedures can now be done on an outpatient basis, without an overnight stay.
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The ruling is the latest update in a lawsuit filed by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, alleging that ICE had failed to conduct environmental review procedures before the agency purchased the Williamsport facility for over $100 million in January.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
Even when mariners suspect something may be wrong, many ships lack clear procedures for responding to cyber incidents.
—Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Thune supports the legislation but has rejected those calls, saying changing Senate procedure could have unintended consequences.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The ruling is the latest update in a lawsuit filed by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, alleging that ICE had failed to conduct environmental review procedures before the agency purchased the Williamsport facility for over $100 million in January.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
Even when mariners suspect something may be wrong, many ships lack clear procedures for responding to cyber incidents.
—Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Thune supports the legislation but has rejected those calls, saying changing Senate procedure could have unintended consequences.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
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The rally followed a recent fact-finding process—a formal step in labor negotiations—which took place last Monday and Wednesday, during which union leaders said the district ended discussions early.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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While humans can guide robots remotely, the process is mentally exhausting and often too slow to prevent sudden failures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The organization’s cofounder and one of its policy analysts also registered as Utah lobbyists around that time.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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This is not a personal failing but an absolute policy catastrophe.—
Neal K. Shah,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Love and blessings, fresh insights and methods, and what should be plenty of money.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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For the first time, researchers have developed a new method to transform common plastic into a medication used to treat neurodegenerative Parkinson’s disease.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Times reported that USC’s original methodology stated fundraising would be based on semiannual Secretary of State filings, but USC later clarified that late contribution reports were also included.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Lab’s production methodology draws on a wide range of generative AI tools, including Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and Flux for image generation; Runway Gen3, Kling, Luma and VEO3 for video; and ElevenLabs, Suno AI and Udio for audio.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Most of the money went to the nonprofit Viet America Society for a meals program for seniors and the disabled, but only a fraction was spent for that purpose, according to Do’s plea agreement in 2024.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The new officer completed a basic training program that provided a third of the hours once dedicated to teaching recruits how to fill out a key form.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Washington Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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The program also aligns with Leidos’ NorthStar 2030 strategy, which targets growth in large-scale technology modernization and cybersecurity work for US federal agencies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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President Donald Trump‘s gamble that rising oil prices are good for the American economy may not be an effective messaging strategy with voters in a midterm year where affordability will be a key issue.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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These results highlight that classical computational chemistry methods remain surprisingly competitive, and in some cases could outperform quantum approaches, even with perfect quantum hardware.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The spa Aman’s approach to wellness is holistic and advanced, drawing on nearly 40 years of well-being practices across its entire portfolio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Watching the Marathon is free, but more people want to run than the course can accommodate.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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But, of course, the real draw here is the area’s natural beauty.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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