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as in processes
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 policies
a way of acting or proceeding
followed standard procedure for dealing with a consumer complaint
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Recent Examples of procedures
Clark spent six weeks at the beginning of this school year setting up and practicing classroom routines and procedures with her students.
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Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The complaint further accuses the properties of failing to implement anti-trafficking policies and training procedures.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Soft robots equipped with advanced sensing could eventually help elderly users, assist caregivers, or support surgeons during minimally invasive procedures.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
The employee responsible for warewashing lacked knowledge of proper warewashing and sanitizing procedures.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
The most important test was a wet dress rehearsal (WDR), a two-day-long practice run of the procedures leading up to launch.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026
In its decision, the state high court ruled that the majority-Democratic state Legislature had not followed the proper procedures in introducing the plan, which would have replaced existing legislative maps with new ones approved this year by the Legislature.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
For example, Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices, including failing to honor refund promises or misrepresenting return procedures.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
The restaurant failed inspection due to poor cleanliness and necessary repairs, and improper food preparation procedures.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The complaint further accuses the properties of failing to implement anti-trafficking policies and training procedures.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Soft robots equipped with advanced sensing could eventually help elderly users, assist caregivers, or support surgeons during minimally invasive procedures.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
The employee responsible for warewashing lacked knowledge of proper warewashing and sanitizing procedures.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
The most important test was a wet dress rehearsal (WDR), a two-day-long practice run of the procedures leading up to launch.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026
In its decision, the state high court ruled that the majority-Democratic state Legislature had not followed the proper procedures in introducing the plan, which would have replaced existing legislative maps with new ones approved this year by the Legislature.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
For example, Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices, including failing to honor refund promises or misrepresenting return procedures.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
The restaurant failed inspection due to poor cleanliness and necessary repairs, and improper food preparation procedures.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedures
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Regardless of whether one studies cosmology, particle physics, medicine or chemical processes, one is always dealing with variable systems and thus with differential equations.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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These additions build on the company’s earlier efforts to simplify processes, extending that philosophy into software.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, rumblings of unhappiness with some of the Kremlin’s wartime policies have put the spotlight on Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is due to make a speech on Saturday to mark Victory Day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Rising costs already limit access to higher education for many, and recent federal policies incorrectly classifying nursing as a nonprofessional degree will only further restrict access to financing for nursing school applicants.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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The company defended its harvesting methods at the time, claiming the tomatoes are grown in the right region and with the right techniques.—
Itzel Luna,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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If the methods are flawed, publish the caveats.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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However, those techniques could only provide long-term averages rather than instantaneous measurements.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Increasingly, manufacturers are making toilet paper from recycled paper products, which reduces tree cutting, and are using chlorine-free bleaching techniques.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Since 2010, researchers are turning to newer methodologies and technologies in an effort to seek a deeper and almost immediate understanding of consumer patterns.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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But times have changed, and over the last decade, the boys’ and girls’ programs have flourished.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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For older students, sport-specific training programs are available in football, basketball, soccer, flag football, water polo, and field hockey, allowing athletes to sharpen their skills and prepare for upcoming seasons.—
Cullen Gibson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Procedures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedures. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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