Thesaurus results for PROTOCOL

protocol

noun

Definition of protocol

as in etiquette

an accepted way of conducting oneself in a given situation Their behavior was considered a breach of diplomatic protocol.

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a preestablished method of carrying out a task and especially a scientific or medical task The school developed a protocol for the treatment of concussions on the sports field.

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Recent Examples of protocol As Mexico’s team prepares to take on England on Sunday night, a match that many predict will be the toughest yet for El Tri, authorities nationwide are vowing to strengthen safety protocols. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 How to Properly Retire a Flag While retiring a flag involves taking it down, folding it into a triangle, and respectfully burning it, there are specific protocols to follow. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 What Comes Next for Stress Fitness Expect closed-loop experiences within the next six to 12 months, where a spike in your stress score automatically triggers a haptic or audio protocol. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 The manufacturing facilities convert this raw material into usable tri-structural isotropic kernels via additive manufacturing protocols and proprietary liquid jetting methods. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for protocol

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Setting aside the question of whether any secondhand store would even want it, what is the appropriate etiquette?

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
What is summer wedding guest nail color etiquette, or the best nail colors that will give your hands that glowy tan?

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 July 2026

Definition of etiquette

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First, President Dillon asked for existing data centers to be grandfathered in the ordinance, meaning operating data centers can expand without following these rules.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
Under federal rules, if a complaint about an infant formula — such as a report of an adverse event — shows a possible health hazard, the company must investigate.

— David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of rules

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These conditions had much higher fatality rates in 1776 because Americans had no antibiotics, few vaccines, no understanding of germ theory, no sterile surgical techniques and limited access to hospitals, experts note.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Creativity, though, presumes a background in classic technique onto which a personal point of view is added.

— Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2026

Definition of technique

Noun

Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
During these periods, the probe goes into a hibernation mode in which its instruments still collect data, but most other systems power down.

— Brett Tingley, Space.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of system

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Brazilians have been instrumental in boosting his social media following and the country’s news program Fantastico sent a reporter and crew to Cape Verde to profile his family.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Chef Laura LeSire helms the hotel's pastry and dessert program.

— Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of program

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Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Eligible for a maximum of two four-year terms, the president implements policies within the framework set out by the supreme leader and spearheads Iran’s diplomacy.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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