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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
City News Service, Daily News, 9 June 2026
For example, the same antidevelopment permitting processes that hold up energy projects also stymie conservation projects and habitat restoration.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 9 June 2026
Other new developments balance aesthetics with more efficient processes and long-term durability.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
New Product Introduction cycles increase, new competitive information and crisis-response demand emerge rapidly, customer expectations and insights evolve, and internal processes are updated frequently.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The global soccer governing body reiterated that it is not involved in the immigration processes—including visa decisions—of tournament host countries.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 June 2026
The vulnerability is a local privilege escalation, meaning it can be chained to a separate vulnerability to give users or processes with low-level privileges the ability to defeat OS protections and gain full SYSTEM rights needed to install malware.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Yancey is working to identify barriers to economic growth and make Davis more competitive with neighboring jurisdictions that have more developable land and faster permitting processes.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Klobuchar’s proposals include reforming permitting processes and streamlining building codes to reduce delays and build more homes faster, with an emphasis on rural Minnesota.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Big Think, 1 May 2026
Noun
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
For example, the same antidevelopment permitting processes that hold up energy projects also stymie conservation projects and habitat restoration.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 9 June 2026
Other new developments balance aesthetics with more efficient processes and long-term durability.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
New Product Introduction cycles increase, new competitive information and crisis-response demand emerge rapidly, customer expectations and insights evolve, and internal processes are updated frequently.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The global soccer governing body reiterated that it is not involved in the immigration processes—including visa decisions—of tournament host countries.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 June 2026
The vulnerability is a local privilege escalation, meaning it can be chained to a separate vulnerability to give users or processes with low-level privileges the ability to defeat OS protections and gain full SYSTEM rights needed to install malware.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Yancey is working to identify barriers to economic growth and make Davis more competitive with neighboring jurisdictions that have more developable land and faster permitting processes.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Klobuchar’s proposals include reforming permitting processes and streamlining building codes to reduce delays and build more homes faster, with an emphasis on rural Minnesota.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 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
Noun
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The lottery is reviewing all applicable rules and procedures to determine the proper remedy.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Teams can use it to verify procedures, assess control room interactions, and evaluate how operators respond under pressure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Recent advances in Meta’s multimodal reasoning model, Muse Spark , also helped launch premium subscriptions , including Meta OnePlus and Meta One Premium.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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However, recent advances have enabled scientists to successfully target RAS, marking a shift toward more precise, personalized cancer treatments.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Forty-one people were issued criminal court summonses, according to police.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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The predictable result is that hourly workers and lower-income residents seek hardship exemptions, fail to appear or struggle to comply with summonses altogether, while jury pools increasingly skew toward retirees and salaried workers who can more easily absorb the cost.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 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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Inmates challenging execution methods must suggest an alternative method.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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This fabrication process involves proprietary liquid jetting methods and additive manufacturing techniques.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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That was on display at times Tuesday, and over the course of the spring, Monken and offensive coordinator Travis Switzer praised Sanders for improving his footwork and ability to go through his progressions quickly.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Garvey, a former Illinois rental property owner, said requiring upfront payment for background checks filters out applicants unlikely to pass one.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Clean range hood filters monthly to prevent grease buildup and maintain proper ventilation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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“Processes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processes. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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