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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
Hospitals learned how to put protocols in place to screen patients for the virus early on.
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Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 24 May 2026
And before signing up for any costly or invasive intervention, run it past your own physician — particularly stem cell treatments, aggressive IV protocols or anything sold as a cure or prevention for a specific disease.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
But if Ebola were to come to American soil, there are protocols that can be followed.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 May 2026
The statement called for an investigation into the incident and a review of protocols governing pregnant people in custody.
—Cristian Santana, NBC news, 17 May 2026
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Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 24 May 2026
And before signing up for any costly or invasive intervention, run it past your own physician — particularly stem cell treatments, aggressive IV protocols or anything sold as a cure or prevention for a specific disease.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
But if Ebola were to come to American soil, there are protocols that can be followed.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 May 2026
The statement called for an investigation into the incident and a review of protocols governing pregnant people in custody.
—Cristian Santana, NBC news, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Glamour recently conducted an informal survey of more than 100 readers about all things group chat, including proper etiquette.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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Follow these mowing etiquette tips to avoid being the one that your neighbors are complaining about on Reddit.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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The procedure was performed at Provident Hospital — the city’s first interracial hospital — on Chicago’s South Side.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The Emsculpt Abdomen is a non-surgical body contouring procedure that tones and strengthens the abdominal muscles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Chicago Preventing relapse after treatment Illinois continues confronting rising behavioral health demands while state and federal policymakers debate Medicaid eligibility rules, work requirements and spending reductions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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But people familiar with the matter told Sportico that the WTA is reviewing Sabalenka’s use of the Gucci handbag at the Rome tournament as a potential violation of the tour’s marketing rules for player gear.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2026
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Our residents have perfected techniques to help save lives of people, animals and the environment.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Nervous system regulation has become the dominant wellness conversation of 2026, and one free, 19-second technique keeps coming up as the entry point.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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While the official autopsy ruled the death a homicide caused by police restraint, the medical examiner's report also noted that the amount of fentanyl in Floyd's system and his recent use of methamphetamine were contributing factors.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Understanding these unexpected auroras could improve forecasts of dangerous space weather, which can disrupt satellites, GPS systems, communications and even power grids during extreme solar storms.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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The resort’s daily interactive environmental programs for children include nature walks, microscope time in the kid-size lab, and field trips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Many top transferable travel rewards programs also offer cash-back redemptions, but at subpar rates.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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At its core, Montás’s book is a policy document.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Top oil-consuming countries have been releasing reserves to help offset shortfalls while other countries have enacted strict rationing policies.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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His leadership has focused on stabilizing core functions while advancing a broader strategy to bring the agency in line with the realities of modern corrections.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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That strategy is aimed at expanding the company’s product portfolio, particularly in e-commerce logistics.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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