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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
However, more research is needed to determine the optimal dose and protocol.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
Multiple organizations, like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the World Health Organization, say the one-medication protocol is an acceptable choice, particularly when mifepristone isn't available.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 4 May 2026
That includes pre-established coordination across departments, regular interagency training and clear evacuation and communication protocols that are tested, not just written.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
This past summer, New York wrote the protocols that proved effective in the city into state law.
—Tom Von Essen, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
Multiple organizations, like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the World Health Organization, say the one-medication protocol is an acceptable choice, particularly when mifepristone isn't available.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 4 May 2026
That includes pre-established coordination across departments, regular interagency training and clear evacuation and communication protocols that are tested, not just written.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
This past summer, New York wrote the protocols that proved effective in the city into state law.
—Tom Von Essen, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Because good ex-etiquette isn’t about pretending the past didn’t happen.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Get the answer to these questions and more plant shopping etiquette from a nursery expert so can shop nurseries with confidence, and save some time and money, too.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Clark spent six weeks at the beginning of this school year setting up and practicing classroom routines and procedures with her students.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The report made a number of policy recommendations around Taser use, including that the weapons continue to be restricted to incidents where suspects take aggressive action, and that the police department formalize a procedure for public input on such changes.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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As the United Kingdom works to make online spaces safer for children through age verification methods, kids are finding creative ways to skirt the rules, including drawing on facial hair to dupe facial recognition systems.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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One of the simplest rules for a quieter stay is to choose a cabin surrounded by other guest accommodation.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Quinn has cycled through various management techniques over the past two decades.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The Sixers made their run by intentionally fouling Mitchell Robinson away from the ball — the classic Hack-a-Shaq technique.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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As long as college remains a way for upwardly mobile kids to stand out from one another, and as long as employers believe that a better college degree is a sign of a better potential worker, the American university system should survive, even if teaching methods change.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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The organization implements a proactive system of internal oversight, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews to ensure continuous compliance and performance across all locations.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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When the program’s peculiar, sudden cancellation was announced, last July, the members of the show’s band, Louis Cato and the Great Big Joy Machine, were as surprised as anyone.—
Mark Yarm,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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There needs to be follow-up and a pipeline of continuous improvement from policy reform to community help to close the wealth gap, which has barred Latino people from accessing and maintaining wealth.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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The Colorado Office of the State Public Defender does not comment on cases as a matter of policy.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Yet beneath the surface, many creators are operating without structure — no strategy tying the pieces together, no plan for when the pace changes.—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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City officials credited the reduction to proactive enforcement strategies, daily police operations by uniformed and plain-clothes officers, and strong relationships with residents and business owners that support communication and crime prevention efforts.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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