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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 Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Brave, stubborn — and sassy Rylan, who has undergone many surgeries and procedures over the years, including close to 10 in the last two years, received a kidney transplant from his mom just last year.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
For normal people, tax closure comes after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) examines records, proposes adjustments, issues notices, collects payments, compromises liabilities, or enters into closing agreements under the procedures laid out by Congress.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Of note, recognizing these concerns, the commission voted in December 2025 to establish an ad hoc Governance Committee to review all governing documents and create policies and procedures to allow the pension commission to fulfill its fiduciary duties.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
ProPublica’s analysis also found that many procedures were being performed on patients with only mild disease, against best practices.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 29 May 2026
Metrópoles reported, citing the clinic's testimony to police, that Fernandes spent over 54,000 Brazilian reais — or over $10,000 — on her cosmetic procedures.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Officials at the children’s hospital said many of the young patients experience anxiety during MRI procedures, which can lead to them moving around, and that means incomplete scans or repeat imaging.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The program is designed to provide fair and equitable access to attractions, and the procedures currently in place are consistent with accessibility programs widely used throughout the theme park industry.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Evan Bush, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Brave, stubborn — and sassy Rylan, who has undergone many surgeries and procedures over the years, including close to 10 in the last two years, received a kidney transplant from his mom just last year.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
For normal people, tax closure comes after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) examines records, proposes adjustments, issues notices, collects payments, compromises liabilities, or enters into closing agreements under the procedures laid out by Congress.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Of note, recognizing these concerns, the commission voted in December 2025 to establish an ad hoc Governance Committee to review all governing documents and create policies and procedures to allow the pension commission to fulfill its fiduciary duties.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
ProPublica’s analysis also found that many procedures were being performed on patients with only mild disease, against best practices.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 29 May 2026
Metrópoles reported, citing the clinic's testimony to police, that Fernandes spent over 54,000 Brazilian reais — or over $10,000 — on her cosmetic procedures.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Officials at the children’s hospital said many of the young patients experience anxiety during MRI procedures, which can lead to them moving around, and that means incomplete scans or repeat imaging.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The program is designed to provide fair and equitable access to attractions, and the procedures currently in place are consistent with accessibility programs widely used throughout the theme park industry.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedures
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At its core, the encyclical is a plea that AI should be used as a tool for human empowerment—rather than disempowerment—and that human dignity must remain fundamental even in a world where more and more processes are handled by AI.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Survivors often face multiple categories of aid, eligibility rules, documentation requirements, and appeal processes.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The policies proposed by the candidates range from eliminating key environmental laws to providing free childcare and college tuition.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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States seem confident that their policies are valid.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Establish the right principles, deliver it with the right language and methods, and all tides will rise.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Insurance technology Insurers have also adopted different methods of assessing risk that have combined to raise premiums, Bach said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Successful retirement planning requires preparing for these scenarios by maintaining diversified investments, adjusting withdrawal strategies, and planning for rising long-term expenses.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Edwards Lifesciences checks the boxes that matter most for our momentum strategies — solid fundamentals, a meaningful growth tilt and a stock price beginning to confirm the story that the business is telling.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Food and drink Named for the lagoon’s seven shades of blue, restaurant Siete pays homage to its environment, using traditional Mayan cooking techniques and local ingredients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Blending techniques, finishing casks, water sources, and proof points all shape a house style, even when the underlying ingredients look similar on paper.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Questions surrounding ownership, valuation methodologies, cybersecurity exposure, and off-chain versus on-chain reconciliation will become increasingly important for auditors and regulators.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Given the variety of AI auditing models out there, different auditors may use incompatible methodologies, making results impossible to compare.—
Suvrat Dhanorkar,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
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On homelessness, Porter wants more interim housing, emergency rental assistance and rapid rehousing programs.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As the race for innovation continues, the success of programs like God’s Eye may ultimately depend on whether manufacturers can prove that advanced driving technologies deliver measurable improvements in safety, reliability, and consumer trust.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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“Procedures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedures. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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