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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
The most notorious procedures at the Yemassee facility were conducted by George Ward, a veterinarian who’d helped LABS of Virginia import macaques from Indonesia in the nineties.
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The department is responsible for ensuring safety protocols are followed through every stage of spacecraft development and testing, and when scientists and engineers interface with potential hazards like high-pressure procedures, vacuum chambers, radioactive materials and heavyweight hardware.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Health inspectors gave the boba tea shop a yellow placard after employees failed to demonstrate adequate knowledge of proper warewashing and sanitizing procedures.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The legislation required various policies and procedures to be put in place at all public schools to protect students.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 31 Oct. 2025
Stop use immediately; return via official recall procedures for a full refund.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Their days are governed by lengthy procedures overseen by Mission Control, and by lists of items and their locations.
—Justin St. P. Walsh, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
The Hamilton family visited the clinic for an ITV documentary and met with a representative of Pegasos, who allegedly apologized for the way Alastair’s case was handled and vowed to change its procedures.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Additionally, County Executive David Crowley's office has collaborated with the county's human resources division to create internal procedures for employees.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The department is responsible for ensuring safety protocols are followed through every stage of spacecraft development and testing, and when scientists and engineers interface with potential hazards like high-pressure procedures, vacuum chambers, radioactive materials and heavyweight hardware.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Health inspectors gave the boba tea shop a yellow placard after employees failed to demonstrate adequate knowledge of proper warewashing and sanitizing procedures.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The legislation required various policies and procedures to be put in place at all public schools to protect students.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 31 Oct. 2025
Stop use immediately; return via official recall procedures for a full refund.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Their days are governed by lengthy procedures overseen by Mission Control, and by lists of items and their locations.
—Justin St. P. Walsh, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
The Hamilton family visited the clinic for an ITV documentary and met with a representative of Pegasos, who allegedly apologized for the way Alastair’s case was handled and vowed to change its procedures.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Additionally, County Executive David Crowley's office has collaborated with the county's human resources division to create internal procedures for employees.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedures
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Over time, chemical applications reduce the biodiversity of the outdoor environment, as well as disrupting natural processes that keep pests in check.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Programs like this make this possible by letting patients apply for flexible payment plans without high interest rates or lengthy approval processes.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Determined to stop the anti-imperial policies of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, British and French representatives met with Israeli officials in October 1956 to forge a secret agreement for a coordinated offensive against Egypt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Skeptics who did not attend the victory party worry that the deregulatory policies California YIMBY is pushing for won’t lead to that and other lofty changes.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Many existing models still rely on empirical methods developed several decades ago.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The aforementioned methods account for around half of all participants.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sleep doctors recommend several strategies parents can use to help teens.—
NPR,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Passive House strategies were implemented throughout, and there’s rooftop solar with battery storage, high-efficiency heat pumps, and electric car chargers, among other features.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Known for sustainable, eco-friendly practices, Fixi blends local ingredients with innovative techniques for an unforgettable experience.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Researchers plan to improve the ACB by modifying its internal components using two techniques.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Mickey & Friends capsule is a continuation of the brand’s strategy to blend archival work with up-to-date fashion methodologies.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meta disputes the methodologies behind them.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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The programs in the series were created in a collaboration with performance artists, and resulted in a group of surreal experimental works that pushed the boundaries of sound and narrative well in advance of the digital era.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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In addition to free admission, members receive invitations to members-only preview parties and special events, free admission to approximately six After Hours events, $4 off tickets to Speed Cinema, discounted admission on select programs, and more.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Procedures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedures. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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