Thesaurus results for PROTOCOL

protocol

noun

Definition of protocol

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 Following the stabbing, school officials locked the school down per district protocol, with students remaining in their class and officials in their offices. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 In a statement Wednesday, a Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs spokesperson said base protocols will be reviewed. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Sophie also bent royal beauty protocol with an unexpected manicure. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 After being released from the hospital, Stiggers was placed in the concussion protocol. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for protocol

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Noun

The confusion is that Italian etiquette is not the same as Italian-American etiquette, where the continuing use of the spoon is not uncommon.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Whitmore said tipping etiquette also depends on the type of service being provided.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of etiquette

Noun

The 11-member board also reviews police policies, procedures and training, and advises BART leadership.

— Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
The plan follows state law and administrative rules on recount procedures, and is consistent with plans of its kind for the past two decades.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of procedure

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Landlords and billing firms argue RUBS promotes conservation and recoups rising costs, even as studies, regulators and a recent legal settlement push for submetering and stronger transparency rules.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
But the court’s unsigned emergency ruling injects new uncertainty about voting rules in Georgia a little more than two months before the midterms.

— Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rules

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My ‘Harmony’ massage is inspired by Lomi Lomi—a traditional Hawaiian healing technique known for its continuous, flowing strokes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
The technique creates extra grip while maintaining a shiny exterior and preventing the bun from looking flat.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of technique

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Towering waves generated by intense Pacific storm systems, their heights amplified by El Niño, could erode parts of the fragile coastline and shut down crucial coastal transportation arteries.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
And the revision also will take into account the time constraints and investments needed to roll out a more developed EPR system, so mandatory recycling rates would be adjusted in phases to allow producers time to prepare for compliance.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of system

Noun

And how much of a team’s ranking is based on program history versus the number of returning starters — or perhaps the impact of portal recruits and/or true freshmen?

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Her biweekly nostalgia program has turned into a daily online recap of the Keffe D trial.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of program

Noun

However, programs with state licensing requirements are one of the biggest worries for Jenna Kramer, a policy researcher at RAND.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Burkhard’s organization advocates for changes to this and other policies, like a bill currently being considered at the federal level, aiming to lower the out-of-pocket cost of perinatal care for mothers.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of policy

Noun

That's a step in the right direction as far as we're concerned, because Jim Cramer has been after Nvidia to institute an Apple-style stock repurchase strategy.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Ahead of her Edinburgh appearance, Lyvers talked to THR about her team’s original content strategy, why ambition and characters are key, Sky’s film slate and how important, or not, franchises and star power are.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

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