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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
Angela Haupt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Recycling is another option, but not all types of plastic can be recycled, and many current processes require the use of fossil fuels.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Disrupting these processes could have a negative effect on cardiometabolic health.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
The system, created over the past decade, requires a team of people to validate the strike recommendations and fine-tune the processes, the source said, including technologists, data analysts, and engineers.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Rivermate’s platform centralizes these activities, providing organizations with a consolidated view of their international workforce and standardized processes across countries.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Amazon is proceeding through planning and zoning processes in both Markham and Matteson, Bailey said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
That opacity comes from centuries of rules and processes.
—Matt Wing, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
The firm relies heavily on additive manufacturing and modern production processes to reduce costs and accelerate output.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
In other words, your brain uses morning light to set the timing for countless processes, from hormone release to body temperature to alertness.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Recycling is another option, but not all types of plastic can be recycled, and many current processes require the use of fossil fuels.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Disrupting these processes could have a negative effect on cardiometabolic health.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
The system, created over the past decade, requires a team of people to validate the strike recommendations and fine-tune the processes, the source said, including technologists, data analysts, and engineers.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Rivermate’s platform centralizes these activities, providing organizations with a consolidated view of their international workforce and standardized processes across countries.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Amazon is proceeding through planning and zoning processes in both Markham and Matteson, Bailey said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
That opacity comes from centuries of rules and processes.
—Matt Wing, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
The firm relies heavily on additive manufacturing and modern production processes to reduce costs and accelerate output.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processes
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The practice’s board‑certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists bring more than 75 years of combined professional experience and have performed over 18,000 major ophthalmic surgeries and laser procedures, utilizing current surgical and laser techniques.—
Community's Choice Awards,
jsonline.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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In his young life, he's gone through 80 procedures to mitigate his medical problems.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jennifer Atherton recalled one instance early in her career, when a male supervisor repeatedly made advances towards her.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Tardily, productivity advances began to show up in the official data.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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He was not charged or issued any summonses.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The summonses for Musk and Yaccarino and the search at the X office were related to an investigation launched in January 2025 over complaints about how X's algorithm recommends content to users and gathers data, the prosecutor's office said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics refines its recent numbers by incorporating more comprehensive data based on unemployment filings.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Over a lifetime, a bat refines its strategy, becoming more selective in its choice of prey.—
Leonie Baier,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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There are several methods to consider, depending on factors like your plan for the space after removal and your budget.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Co-founder Gabriel Saragovia, a civil engineer turned first-time hotelier, sought to make the unique oasis accessible to outside visitors, but only through sustainable methods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Their progressions are in the hands of the national team coaches and executives, and for that matter, their health is as well.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Note that the second and third exercises contain optional progressions to make the moves even more high-impact.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Behind the front, bitterly cold Arctic air filters back into the area.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Their proprietary ChromaPop technology filters specific light wavelengths to heighten contrast and sharpen terrain definition, revealing the sometimes subtle shifts between shadow, ice, and powder.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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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 9 Mar. 2026.
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