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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
That’s because Bores sponsored a state bill, known as the RAISE Act, that requires major AI companies to be transparent about their safety protocols and promptly report safety incidents.
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Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The government should help establish AI safety protocols in a consistent, fair and clear way, said Brad Carson, head of Public First, a bipartisan pro-AI safety super PAC.
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Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The census was conducted at the tail end of the January winter storm, which had activated Connecticut’s severe cold weather protocol.
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Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Those initial reviews heavily criticized the facility for keeping animals in inadequate and severely overcrowded conditions, relying on outdated medical protocols and suffering from severe veterinary staffing shortages.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The government should help establish AI safety protocols in a consistent, fair and clear way, said Brad Carson, head of Public First, a bipartisan pro-AI safety super PAC.
—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The census was conducted at the tail end of the January winter storm, which had activated Connecticut’s severe cold weather protocol.
—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Those initial reviews heavily criticized the facility for keeping animals in inadequate and severely overcrowded conditions, relying on outdated medical protocols and suffering from severe veterinary staffing shortages.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for protocol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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That also comes down to Blackberry’s affable take on Southern-style etiquette—polite but authentic and real; formal when called for yet folksy and easygoing when appropriate.
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There's social etiquette and then there's Mama'n'em's etiquette.
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In Taiwan, the university where a prospective student was caught cheating is now reviewing rules and standard operating procedures for AI eyewears during examinations.
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The deal, the fruit of months of negotiations, takes aim at the lucrative way doctors can charge for procedures on patients referred to them by personal injury lawyers.
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The lack of information generally is a big issue for blind travelers as well, along with airline and airport employees not understanding the rules that govern accommodations for blind passengers.
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Jessop, the Leave-supporting economist, believes the UK should make better use of its freedom from EU rules to cut red tape and lower trade barriers with the rest of the world.
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Remaining faithful to the shoe’s essential proportions and leather sole, this new expression is reimagined in Doha calfskin, the most prestigious leather in Church’s production, and finished through hand-dyeing and hand-antiquing with airbrushing techniques.
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For resistance training, that may mean starting with lighter weights and mastering technique before increasing load.
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In your view, are the biggest risks from AI systems themselves or from the humans deploying them, the possibility of AI in the hands of rogue actors is particularly concerning here.
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And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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Iran has said peace talks cannot advance to more substantive issues – such as its nuclear program – until the fighting in Lebanon is halted.
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In a note published Monday, Goldman said investors are increasingly grappling with the risk that rates remain elevated for longer, with markets pricing a wider range of possible policy outcomes.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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Perhaps with that base-mobilization strategy in mind, the Republican National Committee is planning to hold a first-ever midterm convention this summer.
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Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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