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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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as in procedure
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
At least until the cave's robot exclusion protocol fails and the Googlebot comes for me.
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Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
There’s no formal diagnosis, data are scarce, and no clear protocols for treatment exist.
—Robert Hart, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Seven other claims in the class-action case remain unresolved, including allegations of inadequate medical and mental health care, poor safety protocols, lack of dental care and over-incarceration of people of color.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Perhaps the most significant finding in the survey presented by the Design Museum is one that the curators disregard in their presentation: The design of more-than-human design protocols has scarcely begun.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
There’s no formal diagnosis, data are scarce, and no clear protocols for treatment exist.
—Robert Hart, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Seven other claims in the class-action case remain unresolved, including allegations of inadequate medical and mental health care, poor safety protocols, lack of dental care and over-incarceration of people of color.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Perhaps the most significant finding in the survey presented by the Design Museum is one that the curators disregard in their presentation: The design of more-than-human design protocols has scarcely begun.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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The bride-to-be's post and the subsequent responses have opened up a larger conversation about family dynamics, wedding etiquette and emotional manipulation.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Both instances call into question proper airplane etiquette, a hot topic online nowadays, as people debate the best ways to share the air while respecting personal space and boundaries.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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After the mother was reported missing, her home and the immediate surrounding area were searched as part of standard procedure, Commander Rick Krakow of the Naperville Police Department tells PEOPLE.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the past, standard procedures were used to handle allegations of antisemitism, such as letting the institution know; asking them to address the claims, if found to be legitimate; and giving the university time to address the incident.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Many local winemakers here practice organic or biodynamic methods, and there’s a focus on low-intervention techniques.—
Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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The technique and precision required in an event like the triple jump might be another reason that Edwards’ 18.29 has stood the test of time.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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First downs will no longer be measured by a chain gang, who have been replaced by Sony’s Hawk-Eye virtual measurement system (the system was used in July’s Hall of Fame game).—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The outage, which began at 6:12 p.m. ET and was resolved within a few hours, stemmed from an issue with the airline’s weight and balance computer system, known as Unimatic, and was unrelated to recent cybersecurity concerns in the industry, the company said.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, the Trump Administration called for a budget cut of eight per cent and imposed both a hiring freeze and an early-retirement program for personnel, which prompted the bureau to reduce its survey work in several U.S. cities.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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If the budget holds, Disability Rights Wisconsin will not receive any funding in 2026 for three of its nine programs related to its core service, Protection and Advocacy.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Enoch did not provide examples of those policies and declined further comment on this story.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum also announced other interior policy modifications for criminal activity.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Grab the Racing Dudes Premium Picks and the Travers Betting Bible for detailed race-by-race analysis, exact wagering strategies, and multi-race plays designed to maximize your profits.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, that strategy would be hygienic only for the pooper.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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