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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
Coach Kyle Shanahan last week canceled the team’s mandatory minicamp, in part, because of the logistical nightmare of practicing at the team’s next-door facility while World Cup security protocols are in place.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
By removing the liquid filling stage entirely and accelerating the subsequent chemical formation and aging protocols, the production timeline for these steps is shortened by two-thirds.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Milkweed aphids are typically much less damaging to monarchs than pest control treatments, including organic treatment protocols.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
In fact, cruise lines follow strict cleaning protocols and undergo regular inspections through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
By removing the liquid filling stage entirely and accelerating the subsequent chemical formation and aging protocols, the production timeline for these steps is shortened by two-thirds.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Milkweed aphids are typically much less damaging to monarchs than pest control treatments, including organic treatment protocols.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
In fact, cruise lines follow strict cleaning protocols and undergo regular inspections through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Good ex-etiquette means considering how your decisions impact your co-parenting structure, not just your romantic relationship.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Beyond the discussion about airline etiquette, Rudd also shared one of his favorite memories with wife Julie Yaeger during the podcast.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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If the caffeine has already moved further along, doctors may use a laxative or a gastric lavage a procedure that uses a tube to wash out the contents of the stomach.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Teams can use it to verify procedures, assess control room interactions, and evaluate how operators respond under pressure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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That’s because your personal circumstance and finances (such as other sources of retirement income and your tax bracket) can be complex and so are the Social Security rules governing them.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Guzzetti said skydiving companies are governed by the same rules any private plane owner has to follow and not the more stringent rules that charter flight operators and airlines adhere to.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Charlotte has already allocated $300,000 toward a study looking at alternative designs, modeling and simulation techniques for land use planning, Watlington said.—
Nicholas Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The family said donations will help cover costs associated with investigative genetic genealogy and other forensic techniques used to identify suspects in cases that have gone cold.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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State licensing and local permitting have historically operated as separate systems, meaning Cal Fire could issue licenses without confirming local approval.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Particularly when those celebrations involve more grandiose demonstrations of patriotism, or are organized by someone who doesn't share their political ideology or belief system.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Under that deal, Iran agreed to limit its nuclear program and agreed not to pursue the development of a nuclear weapon.—
Natasha Lebedeva,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The program recognizes Vietnam veterans who returned home but later died as a result of their service.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The filmmaker and gender equity advocate has helped shape her husband’s policies on issues like reproductive health, the male loneliness and mental health crisis, school nutrition, and regulating children’s access to social media.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Within 24 hours of his intervention, delivered in this interview with The Athletic, FIFA had reversed its policy.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Supporting small businesses also played a major role in her strategy.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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The Iran war has vindicated China’s national clean energy industrial strategy driving its commanding technological superiority in solar, batteries, wind, electric vehicles and nuclear energy.—
Sam Liccardo,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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