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process

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adjective

process

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of process
Noun
In theory, a similar process could play out in humans. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Feb. 2025 The fund will provide direct financial assistance to help with the rebuilding process, including costs for temporary housing and administrative and legal fees. Matt Minton, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
State Democrats and Republicans both agree that local election workers should be allowed to pre-process ballots early. Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020 The state can’t yet process unemployment claims from independent contractors and the self-employed, even though the federal government has temporarily extended benefits to those workers, St. Louis Public Radio reported. USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2020
Verb
While there’s no easy way through a breakup, there are healthy ways to process the pain—and, hopefully, come out on the other side stronger than before. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 While over 90 percent of refunds are still processed automatically, the freeze hamstrings the IRS's ability to handle exceptions and maintain service levels. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for process 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for process
Noun
  • Last year, nonprofit Do No Harm unveiled a database of gender reassignment procedures carried out nationwide, reporting that Seattle Children’s Hospital was among the top providers for procedures in the country.
    TJ Martinell | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Also only eight of the 10 teams are guaranteed state playoff games, so a tiebreaker procedure is in place, starting with wins/losses in the pool, then head-to-head matchups.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Even Waymo, despite its extraordinary resources and progress, has yet to achieve long-term financial sustainability.
    Edwin Olson, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Democrats and Republicans can't agree on how to treat the symptom, and very little progress has been made to address the main issue.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Once the summonses are sent, the process loses its randomness.
    Harry Weller, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2025
  • He was issued two summonses for disorderly conduct for creating a hazardous condition, and obstruction of vehicular traffic, police said.
    Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The purview of his catalogue narrowed, focusing on refining a reputation as a petty king in rap and in relationships.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The researchers are continuing their work to refine their swarming algorithms and control systems.
    Anna Funk, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • It can be reused multiple times within the same day without significant changes in its electrical properties, though extended use over several days may require adjustments, such as rehydration, to maintain stable performance.
    Krittika Goyal, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Now evidence of trip is found The ancient house showed signs of earthquake damage dating to the third century but was likely rebuilt and reused afterward, officials said.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Urban farmers cultivate crops in urban environments using innovative methods like hydroponics, vertical farming and rooftop gardens, contributing to local food security and environmental sustainability.
    Marco Buscaglia, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
  • In a method dressing moment, the star wore a glittering spiderweb gown and changed into a jumpsuit of the same design for the afterparty.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Last season, the young striker played two games with the first team but his progression did not go any further.
    Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
  • There weren’t any game breaking glitches that tanked the experience or blocked overall story progression.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • School staff must ask for a valid court order or warrant signed by a judge, which the district superintendent or lawyer will review.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Fast-forward to December 2024 and a warrant was issued for his arrest for allegedly violating the terms of his probation.
    Alexa Ashwell, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2025

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“Process.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/process. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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