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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
Using the Matter smart home protocol, this unit works with most major platforms, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, and more.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The chief added that one officer had been exposed to pepper spray, while another called for gloves before helping the victim, in line with department protocol.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Think about what protocols need to be in place to keep up and enforce those rules.
—Brian Jacob, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
As this happened not far from Dundee Highlands, police were in immediate communication with school officials, who put safety protocols in place.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The chief added that one officer had been exposed to pepper spray, while another called for gloves before helping the victim, in line with department protocol.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Think about what protocols need to be in place to keep up and enforce those rules.
—Brian Jacob, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
As this happened not far from Dundee Highlands, police were in immediate communication with school officials, who put safety protocols in place.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Not according to etiquette experts.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Travel experts share key etiquette tips — from greetings to restaurant behavior — to help visitors blend in while exploring Paris.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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In November 2025, Strommen underwent a coccygectomy, a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the tailbone.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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This included troubleshooting the capsule’s space toilet (multiple times), piloting the spacecraft by hand, and testing procedures such as sheltering from solar radiation in the cargo locker.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The federal law sets out rules and procedures for gathering foreign intelligence through electronic surveillance, physical searches, pen registers and more.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The store is owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community on their tribal land and licensed under their cannabis ordinance, which sets rules and regulations consistent with Minnesota laws, according the tribe.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The mandolin quartet was developed, mixing treble and bass versions of the instrument, and the technique of the tremolo was taken to new heights of sophistication.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its techniques are still breathtaking today, richer and more substantial than any images that came before and many that followed.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Army’s policy at the time of the crash mandated that its helicopters fly without that system on to conceal their locations, although the helicopter involved in this crash was on a training flight, not a sensitive mission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Malone says a gas collection and control system runs $4 to 6 million.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Organizers said the two previous Picasso raffles raised a total of more than 10 million euros for cultural work in Lebanon and water and hygiene programs in Africa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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But Loma says that with a new statewide recycling program starting in June, some of those landfills may fall below the threshold.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Army’s policy at the time of the crash mandated that its helicopters fly without that system on to conceal their locations, although the helicopter involved in this crash was on a training flight, not a sensitive mission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Gallardo said retailers should be careful about policy changes regarding AI assistants.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Between them, Braque and Picasso had formulated appropriative strategies that would be used over the ensuing decades.—
Howard Halle,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jules Borkent, executive vice president of global commercial partnerships and operations, will continue to oversee Nickelodeon Kids & Family’s business and strategy, working in partnership with Alec and other key stakeholders to maximize the Nick brand.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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