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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
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The more scientists understand these processes, the more likely those in the medical field can come up with treatments and interventions for neurological and psychological conditions.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
While everybody constantly loses fluids through breathing, sweating and other normal bodily processes, someone who is very active – such as a construction worker, landscaper or endurance athlete – can experience significantly more fluid loss than the average person.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The refresh and repair processes are relatively straightforward on Earth, where workers can physically remove and replace servers.
—Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
The war is also furthering plans for nuclear power in Southeast Asia, but years-long construction and regulatory processes remain.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
There are also significant logistical costs and processes for delivering vehicles to consumers’ homes.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Other states have adopted direct outreach programs and simplified claims processes.
—Mark Lewyn, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The agreement reportedly also includes provisions governing future accreditation processes for major sporting events, ensuring workers will not be required to provide the same level of personal information for events such as the Super Bowl or Olympic Games.
—City News Service, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Big Think, 1 May 2026
Noun
The only opposition came from James Eadie, a licensed pyrotechnic operator, who said hobby rocket users could have difficulty complying with the bill because many local governments do not have permitting processes for storing small quantities of rocket motors.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The more scientists understand these processes, the more likely those in the medical field can come up with treatments and interventions for neurological and psychological conditions.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
While everybody constantly loses fluids through breathing, sweating and other normal bodily processes, someone who is very active – such as a construction worker, landscaper or endurance athlete – can experience significantly more fluid loss than the average person.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The refresh and repair processes are relatively straightforward on Earth, where workers can physically remove and replace servers.
—Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
The war is also furthering plans for nuclear power in Southeast Asia, but years-long construction and regulatory processes remain.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
There are also significant logistical costs and processes for delivering vehicles to consumers’ homes.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Other states have adopted direct outreach programs and simplified claims processes.
—Mark Lewyn, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The agreement reportedly also includes provisions governing future accreditation processes for major sporting events, ensuring workers will not be required to provide the same level of personal information for events such as the Super Bowl or Olympic Games.
—City News Service, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Verb
Why does the same part of your brain that processes mortal danger also process musical beauty?
—Big Think, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processes
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Police say a man, who was a passenger in the sedan, was quickly extricated from the vehicle and received intensive advanced life-saving procedures by paramedics on site.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Owing to several conditions—new vetting procedures, ICE arrests of sponsors going through that vetting, and lack of access to lawyers (waitlists for pro-bono counsel are in the thousands)—a child’s average length of detention jumped to four months in 2025, up from just one month the year before.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
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This change has fundamentally revolutionized the pace of innovation—shifting us away from incremental advances and toward more rapid, system-level transformations across science and engineering.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Researchers have been trying to develop a test for CTE prior to death, but there are currently no advances.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Police said 10 people in the area around the parade were arrested and three others were issued summonses, on charges ranging from disorderly conduct to felony assault.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Out of that number, 41 received criminal court summonses and were let go, while 15 were criminally charged and sent to court.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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The rides will be free for a limited time while Waymo gathers feedback and refines the experience.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Another 30% is shipped from South Korea, but Korean imports also are at risk because Korea largely refines its base oils with crude oil from the Middle East.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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To conserve water, Terry built a system that captures groundwater on-site and reuses it for irrigation, creating a dry-creek-style basin that collects runoff.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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When the account holder reuses a password across accounts, hackers can test that breach data directly against the recordkeeper's login portal.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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Consumers often rely on appearance and smell other than expiry dates to judge whether products are still safe to eat, despite the limitations of those methods.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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In Sing & Play Mode, the device automatically handles complex chord progressions and backing rhythms, while Solo Mode maps individual notes to the pads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
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The games have clear progressions, cleverly edited for punchiness.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The team filters in slowly, following a late game the night before.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
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Some portion of light inevitably filters through.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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“Processes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processes. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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