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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
Now, under protocols implemented this year, neither toddlers nor anyone else can get that close.
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Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
But a subsequent Swedish trial of 80 subjects showed no advantage over placebo treatment; that protocol used only 10 sessions over six weeks, however.
—Clarissa Brincat, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
Andrew has a long record of rudeness to staff, shouting and swearing at them and going against strict protocol rules over security.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Some of them called for larger protocols.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 1 June 2026
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Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
But a subsequent Swedish trial of 80 subjects showed no advantage over placebo treatment; that protocol used only 10 sessions over six weeks, however.
—Clarissa Brincat, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
Andrew has a long record of rudeness to staff, shouting and swearing at them and going against strict protocol rules over security.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Some of them called for larger protocols.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Her shelves contained books on correct etiquette when entertaining (How to Do It, or, The Lively Art of Entertaining by Elsa Maxwell) and instructional books covering many areas of life, ranging from gardening and raising Siamese cats to keeping turtles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Before the group came out, a group of extras mimed drinking tea and feasting on pastries, with pinky fingers aloft — per the song’s innate spoofing of the etiquette stereotypically associated with tea drinking.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Tigers ace Tarik Skubal returned to throwing barely a week after having the procedure and threw a simulated game 20 days after the surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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The Lottery Commission voted Tuesday to authorize regulatory amendments that Executive Director Mark William Bracken said would set rules and regulations for iLottery games.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Supervisors have awarded grants to groups that have run afoul of state rules for charities, and some grants have lacked documentation showing they were properly spent.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Recent discoveries suggest the civilization may have also mastered high-pressure water transport techniques once thought to be associated mainly with later Roman engineering.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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The proper preparation of the seeds and planting technique are important for successful seedling establishment.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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California uses a top-two primary system, in which all candidates appear on the same ballot and the two highest vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Accessibility The hotel is fully ADA compliant, with specific guest rooms that feature lowered signage and door viewers, closed-caption televisions, braille room numbers, and emergency assistance systems.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The members-program lounge located above the central bar is a perfect touch for those with kids who need some extra indoor space to stretch out, or those just looking to pass a rainy day playing some board games.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In the early 1960s, Negri was hired as the music director for the ABC affiliate Pittsburgh station WTAE, playing on various live programs and composing theme music for over 20 years.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Read more on our AI policy here.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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On Monday, one of those policies suffered a blow when a court ruled that the military illegally banned transgender troops.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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