Synonyms of procedures

procedures

noun

plural of procedure

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• processes
• methods
• techniques
• operations
• proceedings
• courses
• manners
• systems
• ways
• approaches
• activities
• strategies
• schemes
• programs
• plans
• formulas
• arrangements
• routines
• projects
• modes
• drills
• recipes
• styles
• works
• forms
• designs
• undertakings
• fashions
• movements
• enterprises
• performances
• plots
• blueprints
• layouts
• accomplishments
• achievements
• game plans
• ground plans
• attainments

2

as in policies

a way of acting or proceeding

followed standard procedure for dealing with a consumer complaint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• policies
• methods
• strategies
• methodologies
• programs
• approaches
• courses
• plans
• schemes
• lines
• intentions
• purposes
• designs
• intents
• directions
• blueprints
• pathways
• paths
• tacks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of procedures

But the jury in the federal civil lawsuit found that Moore violated Gillispie's rights by hiding evidence that would have helped Gillispie's defense and creating unfair lineup procedures for the victims. —Laura A. Bischoff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026

Drug policies and procedures are continuing to be adjusted to changing conditions, like in November when new sentencing guidelines took effect. —Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026

Federal courts later concluded that the removal was unlawful and ordered the government to return him to the United States, finding that immigration officials had violated the terms of his withholding of removal and failed to follow required procedures. —Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Jan. 2026

Meanwhile, Orveda’s new Youth Glove Protocol Hand Care Trio was inspired by aesthetic hand rejuvenation procedures, such as fillers. —Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026

Top plastic surgeons shared with PEOPLE some of the notable procedures to keep an eye on in 2026. —Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026

The Air Force revealed that the traditional cold refueling for UH-60 helicopters can take up to 75 minutes, including shutdown procedures and system checks. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026

The position is expected to fully comply with all federal and state laws and regulations, as well as CalPERS policies and procedures as approved by the investment committee or the full Board of Administration. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026

This was despite the fact that the CTA argued that Kolalou's incarceration made the medical procedures unavailable and rendered a normal life improbable, according to the appellate court. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026