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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
Zero visibility protocol: In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 June 2025
The Best Exercises for Brain Health—And How to Do Them
This latest study is just a jumping off point, Singh said—evidence quality varied, exercise protocols across studies weren’t consistent, and most reports only looked at short-term cognitive benefits.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 20 June 2025
Hahn, who also serves as the Metro board chair, asked Metro staff on Wednesday to report back to the board about the agency’s protocols if immigration agents board a bus or a train.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Regular reviews of workflows, communication protocols and performance metrics can help identify areas of friction and streamline them proactively.
—Aditii Handa, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 June 2025
The Best Exercises for Brain Health—And How to Do Them
This latest study is just a jumping off point, Singh said—evidence quality varied, exercise protocols across studies weren’t consistent, and most reports only looked at short-term cognitive benefits.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 20 June 2025
Hahn, who also serves as the Metro board chair, asked Metro staff on Wednesday to report back to the board about the agency’s protocols if immigration agents board a bus or a train.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Regular reviews of workflows, communication protocols and performance metrics can help identify areas of friction and streamline them proactively.
—Aditii Handa, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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While many on Reddit applauded the poster's creative approach, etiquette experts said there might have been a better way to handle the situation.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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During her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Nico shared that her dad always instilled in her the importance of set etiquette and remembering every crew member’s name.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The app includes features for travelers entering under the Visa Waiver Program to complete certain airport procedures.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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Josh Green underwent surgery to address instability in his left shoulder, a procedure that took place two months after the team wrapped up its 2024-25 season in April.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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The company says each body takes over 300 hours to create, with the metalwork shaped using traditional panel beating techniques.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Diasporic hair traditions function as a language exchange, wherein the global community is constantly communicating, learning, and inspiring each other through techniques and styles.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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In a system built on civilian oversight of military and diplomatic power, ignorance becomes a liability.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The city’s ranked choice system allows voters to choose their top five candidates for mayor, plus top picks in other city races.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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The Hawks flag football program captured their sixth state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Then, there's more cool stuff on the books, like orbital refueling and missions to the Moon in partnership with NASA's Artemis program.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2025
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Trump deployed California's National Guard to Los Angeles to quell protests over immigration policies and ICE arrests.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Teams must automate clean-up, too—expiry policies, lifecycle hooks and teardown scripts ensure networks stay lean, secure and scalable.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The strategy has led to renovation of tennis grounds for several Masters 1000 events in Cincinnati, Madrid, Rome, Paris and Shanghai.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2025
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On TikTok, users say that the strategy can enhance mood, endurance, brain health, and more.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
19 June 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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