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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
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
Adjective
Certain Great Value shrimp were processed by a company whose other products were contaminated with a radioactive isotope. Jenna Anderson, Health, 19 Aug. 2025 Just as the United States restricted the export of chip manufacturing equipment and software, China forbade the export of equipment necessary to process rare earths. Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Now that Druckmann and Gross are stepping away to focus on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, will the writing process change? Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025 Given how few photos and assets exist from 1985, the design process required creativity. Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for process
Recent Examples of Synonyms for process
Noun
  • Two of the world's largest mining firms, Rio Tinto and BHP have been trying to develop the Arizona copper project together for roughly two decades, but the procedures have been beset by legal issues.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Their acquittal came after serious questions emerged about the procedures used to collect DNA evidence, according to the BBC.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • All partners follow the mission of the organization, contributing to support the organization and its progress.
    Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The bus driver gave a statement to the police claiming the attacker rode the bus regularly, but no progress on the investigation has been reported, according to Gina Dandrow, Escobedo's mother.
    Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Garcia was issued a criminal complaint summons along with several related motor vehicle summonses.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
  • One was charged with reckless endangerment, while 52 were released with summonses.
    Amanda Castro Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Verb
  • After all, centuries of brewers refined these styles with a particular drinking experience in mind.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Where will the copper be sent, and will the US have to pay more to get its copper back? Because the United States lacks smelting capacity, copper mined at Resolution would likely be refined for manufacture in Chinese facilities.
    Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Let your imagination run wild and try one or more of these creative ways to reuse old planters and pots.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
  • In 2022, Costa Mesa received $3.5 million in state funding to develop land use scenarios and conduct public outreach for a project to reuse the property.
    Claire Wang, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • States have turned to using the method as access to the drugs needed for lethal injections has been limited in recent years.
    James Powel, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
  • With no vaccines or medicines to prevent or treat the virus, the most effective method to prevent West Nile infection is to avoid mosquito bites, according to CDPH.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Wen: There are a variety of treatments that can help patients improve symptoms, slow the progression of disease, reduce the risk of exacerbations and improve overall quality of life.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Medical care is also supported by scientists from many disciplines who research the progression and treatment of disease.
    Abigail Folberg, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Court records show Taylor was charged July 25 with one felony count of assault on a child likely to cause great bodily injury resulting in death, and an arrest warrant was issued for him.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Four felony warrants were issued in response to complaints from two building contractors and a Weatherford homeowner for whom Waldrop was constructing a new residence.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025

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