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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
Coach Kyle Shanahan last week canceled the team’s mandatory minicamp, in part, because of the logistical nightmare of practicing at the team’s next-door facility while World Cup security protocols are in place.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
By removing the liquid filling stage entirely and accelerating the subsequent chemical formation and aging protocols, the production timeline for these steps is shortened by two-thirds.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Milkweed aphids are typically much less damaging to monarchs than pest control treatments, including organic treatment protocols.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
In fact, cruise lines follow strict cleaning protocols and undergo regular inspections through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
By removing the liquid filling stage entirely and accelerating the subsequent chemical formation and aging protocols, the production timeline for these steps is shortened by two-thirds.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Milkweed aphids are typically much less damaging to monarchs than pest control treatments, including organic treatment protocols.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
In fact, cruise lines follow strict cleaning protocols and undergo regular inspections through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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One or both of them invokes the noble name of etiquette, claiming to be enforcing proper behavior.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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The proper etiquette is to line up to the side of the doors, then board when the outpour of people has stopped.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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While the procedure hasn’t completely shaken off the stigma, in 2026, the BB… sorry, fat grafting to the butt is reemerging as a safe surgery that prioritizes shape over size.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Dec. 2025
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The result is a robot that can watch demonstrations, understand natural-language instructions, plan multi-step procedures, and interact with unfamiliar objects.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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That’s because your personal circumstance and finances (such as other sources of retirement income and your tax bracket) can be complex and so are the Social Security rules governing them.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Guzzetti said skydiving companies are governed by the same rules any private plane owner has to follow and not the more stringent rules that charter flight operators and airlines adhere to.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly or abdominal breathing, is a deep breathing technique that helps stretch and lengthen the pelvic floor muscles.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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The cleaning techniques vary widely since some can be washed at home, while others require dry cleaning.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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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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Particularly when those celebrations involve more grandiose demonstrations of patriotism, or are organized by someone who doesn't share their political ideology or belief system.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Under that deal, Iran agreed to limit its nuclear program and agreed not to pursue the development of a nuclear weapon.—
Natasha Lebedeva,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The program recognizes Vietnam veterans who returned home but later died as a result of their service.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The filmmaker and gender equity advocate has helped shape her husband’s policies on issues like reproductive health, the male loneliness and mental health crisis, school nutrition, and regulating children’s access to social media.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Within 24 hours of his intervention, delivered in this interview with The Athletic, FIFA had reversed its policy.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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My strategy was to come in and play like the super messy black hole.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Aside from understanding the neuroscience behind cannabis habits, a fuller picture may help inform responsible drug usage, as well as prevention and treatment strategies.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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