Thesaurus results for PROCEDURE

procedure

noun

prə-ˈsē-jər

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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as in policy

a way of acting or proceeding followed standard procedure for dealing with a consumer complaint

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Recent Examples of procedure After undergoing several procedures, Fernandez-Delgado is doing well and continuing to recover at home, authorities say. —

Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 The property focuses on fitness, recovery and reset-style luxury wellness stays rather than cosmetic procedures alone. —

Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 This is why providers may recommend preventive medications before surgery, imaging tests with contrast dye, or even minor procedures. —

Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 15 May 2026 This can help if complications arise up to 180 days after your procedure. —

Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for procedure

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The surrogacy process has safeguards in place to ensure the safety of all parties involved.

— Ann Marie Luft, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The White House is optimistic that Republicans can pass a third party-line bill through the reconciliation process this year to secure funding for national security and parts of a GOP election integrity bill that has stalled, according to White House legislative director James Braid.

— Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026