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as in procedures
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 advances
forward movement in time or place
in the process of doing this project we all learned a lot
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as in refines
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as in reprocesses
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Recent Examples of processes
François Candelon, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Understanding and analyzing the processes behind hurricane intensification, via the use of satellites like Sentinel-2, can help to improve hurricane forecasting and, in the process, save lives.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
This work is a foundational step toward applying insights from fundamental physics to the empirical study of human creativity and complex decision-making processes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Many of these manufacturing processes run continuously and maintain high temperatures for weeks or months at a time, ranging from 72 °C for pasteurizing milk to over 1,000 °C for making steel or cement.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Using a blend of technical expertise and creative vision, Gallery@ by AGI Denim has developed processes to transform denim into a medium suitable for fine art.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
To learn more about our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
Scroll to view the battery usage graph and list of apps and system processes that are using power.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The demolition was not subject to the same review processes that restrict teardowns of other historic buildings.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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This approach can reduce the overhead coordination of traditional innovation processes while maximizing the probability of generating top-tier ideas from the start.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Understanding and analyzing the processes behind hurricane intensification, via the use of satellites like Sentinel-2, can help to improve hurricane forecasting and, in the process, save lives.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
This work is a foundational step toward applying insights from fundamental physics to the empirical study of human creativity and complex decision-making processes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Many of these manufacturing processes run continuously and maintain high temperatures for weeks or months at a time, ranging from 72 °C for pasteurizing milk to over 1,000 °C for making steel or cement.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Using a blend of technical expertise and creative vision, Gallery@ by AGI Denim has developed processes to transform denim into a medium suitable for fine art.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
To learn more about our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
Scroll to view the battery usage graph and list of apps and system processes that are using power.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The demolition was not subject to the same review processes that restrict teardowns of other historic buildings.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processes
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Additionally, County Executive David Crowley's office has collaborated with the county's human resources division to create internal procedures for employees.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Cosmetic procedures for animals — especially canines — have quietly ballooned into a booming industry, with some vets reporting a spike in requests for everything from eye lifts to tummy tucks.—
Jane Stern,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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According to the 2025 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report, one in nine US adults over the age of 65 has Alzheimer's dementia, with that rate increasing as age advances.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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The cuts would total nearly 10% of the company’s corporate jobs, as advances in artificial intelligence stoke fears about the white-collar workforce and the US labor market shows signs of weakening.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Each of the drivers received citations and criminal summonses, including for unregistered and uninsured motor vehicles.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Court summonses are always delivered by mail, not over the phone.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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This material then undergoes chemical treatment, where Lithion’s process extracts and refines up to 95 percent of battery materials and 98 percent of critical minerals for reuse in new batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ylang-ylang delivers antioxidant-rich radiance, while pure niacinamide brightens and refines texture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Choose from any of the preferred payment methods.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, cash-averse adults may adapt methods like cash stuffing for the digital age, Bryan-Podvin says.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Do this combination of 30-second progressions + 30-second recovery blocks for five rounds.—
J'ne Day-Lucore,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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The aim at Anfield was always success but small progressions would have been accepted, considering Liverpool had been only the fourth-best team in the Premier League under his predecessor Gerard Houllier.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This stricter mode removes comments entirely, filters more mature material, and limits what teens can see or post.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The mic also filters out background noise to make your voice clear for any phone calls.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Microsoft reuses the residual heat of its servers to heat the town.—
Nicola Sfondrini,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The team of researchers at the MEET Battery Research Center and the Institute of Business Chemistry at the University of Münster, designed a process that directly reuses materials without degrading them.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Processes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processes. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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