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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
William Jones, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Both, after all, are biological processes.
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
To make sure the recipes and processes are carefully repeated, Wright and Quick will be hanging around Big Q for a few weeks, helping Tolle.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Familiarity with business processes was also a focus when choosing members of the Board of Managers, as the district has an almost $1 billion budget.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Many of the key processes that produce tornadoes occur within a few hundred meters of the ground and evolve over minutes, which means radars, satellites and weather stations often miss them.
—Perry Samson, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
To learn more about our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Mar. 2026
These events all suggest intricate formation processes in which the black holes themselves formed through multiple earlier mergers.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Lina Zhang, chief editor at streamer Youku, said the use of artificial intelligence is currently most effective in optimizing production workflows and technical processes, but emphasized that content remains the primary driver.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
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With a background spanning both corporate environments and multiple ventures, his work has consistently focused on identifying gaps in how systems operate and developing solutions that bring structure and clarity to fragmented processes.
—William Jones, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Both, after all, are biological processes.
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
To make sure the recipes and processes are carefully repeated, Wright and Quick will be hanging around Big Q for a few weeks, helping Tolle.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Familiarity with business processes was also a focus when choosing members of the Board of Managers, as the district has an almost $1 billion budget.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Many of the key processes that produce tornadoes occur within a few hundred meters of the ground and evolve over minutes, which means radars, satellites and weather stations often miss them.
—Perry Samson, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
To learn more about our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Mar. 2026
These events all suggest intricate formation processes in which the black holes themselves formed through multiple earlier mergers.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Lina Zhang, chief editor at streamer Youku, said the use of artificial intelligence is currently most effective in optimizing production workflows and technical processes, but emphasized that content remains the primary driver.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processes
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The judge ruled Kennedy likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee and slimming down the childhood vaccine schedule without the committee's input.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Van Boxtel said this isn't unusual, since Ross procedures are typically performed on younger patients who can recover more easily.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Along the way, the Soviets and the Americans would try to outdo each other, leading to earlier advances in technology and perhaps quicker social change, like the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Recent advances in artificial intelligence have enabled militaries and intelligence agencies to sift through vast amounts of surveillance footage and identify targets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Goodman, the deputy commissioner, said the New York Department of Sanitation has issued about 6,000 summonses so far this year for dirty sidewalks, though those violations cover all types of litter.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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The three people arrested were given criminal court summonses and released, an NYPD spokesman said.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The plant refines heavy sour crude oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The plant refines heavy sour crude oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, according to the website.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Conventional recycling methods rely on energy-intensive steps and harsh chemicals, often focusing mainly on recovering cathode materials while leaving other components behind.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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In France, for example, methods were grounded in analysis, while in Italy, a geometric style reigned.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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As for Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval, both pitchers are trending toward returning to game action but are still well behind the other three starter candidates in their progressions.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Great arm and works his progressions.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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This 9+1 program helps local New Yorkers qualify and filters out wealthy people who have minimal free time—or can spend their free time on expensive diversions—all while helping new runners train and stay motivated.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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Keeping windows closed on high-pollen days and use high-efficiency air filters indoors.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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And the hotel reuses coffee grounds to fertilize plants (there are green spaces on the patio and terraces).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 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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“Processes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processes. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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