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as in procedure
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
the process by which the elastic fibers spun by silkworms is turned into soft, lustrous cloth
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
in the process of doing this project we all learned a lot
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as in imitation
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as in to refine
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Recent Examples of process
Jaclyn Greenberg, Wired News, 20 June 2025
The training process copies information from the training data into the model, making the model a derivative work under copyright law.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
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
Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 June 2025
The code can be looked up on a website that will reveal where that milk is processed.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
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Noun
After Julia Dixon graduated from the University of Michigan in 2014, her family and friends asked for her help with the college application process.
—Jaclyn Greenberg, Wired News, 20 June 2025
The training process copies information from the training data into the model, making the model a derivative work under copyright law.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 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
Numbers for how many people were processed were unavailable.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 June 2025
The code can be looked up on a website that will reveal where that milk is processed.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for process
Noun
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In the months ahead, Otis will need one final dental procedure to remove his remaining teeth.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The app includes features for travelers entering under the Visa Waiver Program to complete certain airport procedures.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
Noun
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But lawmakers did see progress on some key items Friday, including on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap that has proven to be an arduous battle between the Senate GOP and House members from high-tax states.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
28 June 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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A question of intent About 10 months later, troopers returned to Whittier and issued court summonses to Pese, eight other relatives and one man who was not related but came from the same American Samoa village as Pese.—
Mark Thiessen,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Last month, his NYPD started handing out criminal instead of civil summonses to bike riders for running red lights or otherwise riding recklessly, a drastic shift that has outraged transit advocates and City Council members who note car drivers do not face such penalties for similar infractions.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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While home renovation isn’t a novel concept—people have been tweaking and refining their spaces for centuries—the physical act of remodeling is growing increasingly more nuanced.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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All the delays gave Spielberg and his writers (especially Gottlieb) extra time to refine the script, often just prior to filming the scenes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Of course, extra boxes also get recycled or reused in different ways.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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Without strong legal protections or vendor transparency, sensitive internal information shared with AI tools can end up being stored, reused or even incorporated into the training datasets of your competitors.—
Galit Lubetzky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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By eliminating traditional cooling methods, Shell has significantly reduced energy demand while boosting efficiency.—
Kathleen Abbott,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In this case, using a dry cloth without a solution is a better cleaning method.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Fear of failure often stifles growth and progression.—
Arthi Rabikrisson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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While there is no cure for ALS, current treatments can slow the progression of symptoms and prolong independence.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 June 2025
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According to an arrest warrant first reported by The Washington Post, Miami police responded after receiving reports of gunshots outside the event, which featured influencer Adin Ross.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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On June 26, 1975, Agents Williams and Coler were at the reservation to serve warrants for robbery and assault, according to the F.B.I., when a shoot-out ensued.—
Nick Estes,
New Yorker,
26 June 2025
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“Process.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/process. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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