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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 practice’s board‑certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists bring more than 75 years of combined professional experience and have performed over 18,000 major ophthalmic surgeries and laser procedures, utilizing current surgical and laser techniques.
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Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
In his young life, he's gone through 80 procedures to mitigate his medical problems.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Both desensitization procedures and antihistamines are also likely effective against a cervicovaginal fluid allergy, according to the 2018 study.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Japan and Canada will start negotiations aimed at achieving a defense pact that would simplify procedures for their miliary visits, joint exercises and other operations.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Winner and his/her/their guest are subject to security check and bag search prior to entry and are expected to comply with all security procedures.
—AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Employees have not been trained in procedures to measure temperature or sanitizer concentration in the ware washing process.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, the NWA Tongue Tie Center will offer on-site evaluation and tongue-tie procedures, including frenectomy, and will work in collaboration with therapists and lactation consultants to support optimal feeding, speech and airway outcomes.
—Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
While countries such as Spain and clubs such as Barcelona train their young players for years using the same system, with the same positional requirements and following the same procedures, Germany jumps from trend to trend.
—Philipp Lahm, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
In his young life, he's gone through 80 procedures to mitigate his medical problems.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Both desensitization procedures and antihistamines are also likely effective against a cervicovaginal fluid allergy, according to the 2018 study.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Japan and Canada will start negotiations aimed at achieving a defense pact that would simplify procedures for their miliary visits, joint exercises and other operations.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Winner and his/her/their guest are subject to security check and bag search prior to entry and are expected to comply with all security procedures.
—AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Employees have not been trained in procedures to measure temperature or sanitizer concentration in the ware washing process.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, the NWA Tongue Tie Center will offer on-site evaluation and tongue-tie procedures, including frenectomy, and will work in collaboration with therapists and lactation consultants to support optimal feeding, speech and airway outcomes.
—Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
While countries such as Spain and clubs such as Barcelona train their young players for years using the same system, with the same positional requirements and following the same procedures, Germany jumps from trend to trend.
—Philipp Lahm, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedures
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In other words, your brain uses morning light to set the timing for countless processes, from hormone release to body temperature to alertness.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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Recycling is another option, but not all types of plastic can be recycled, and many current processes require the use of fossil fuels.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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This issue will keep getting worse — and lost dollars will continue to grow — if our country’s leaders fail to implement smart policies to prevent scams.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Still, Van Hollen emphasized that voters want policies that go beyond new government social programs.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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There are several methods to consider, depending on factors like your plan for the space after removal and your budget.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Co-founder Gabriel Saragovia, a civil engineer turned first-time hotelier, sought to make the unique oasis accessible to outside visitors, but only through sustainable methods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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From hidden storage to natural materials, here are a few design strategies that experts recommend for a cleaner, more calming room.—
Adrienne Jordan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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This is no longer the case, as companies like Foodbuy have expanded the role of procurement through advanced strategies and strong supplier partnerships.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The experiments were conducted at ORNL’s Spallation Neutron Source, where scientists used advanced neutron-scattering techniques to observe both the atomic structure and the motion of atoms inside the material.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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At Kakō and Saki, guests feast on seasonal Japanese ingredients highlighting traditional and modern techniques.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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That taxonomic range, from fish to spiders to mammals, required a diverse set of expertise and search methodologies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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The actual start date may vary among countries and Muslim communities due to declarations by multiple Islamic authorities around the globe on whether the crescent had been sighted or different methodologies used to determine the beginning of the month.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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During the past half dozen years, around ten universities and colleges have closed their classics departments or programs, with some folded into larger humanities units.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Facing a structural deficit, the next governor will have to cut programs and raise taxes, not just one or the other, with corporations and California’s richest residents being forced to cough up more.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Procedures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedures. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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