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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
Gross said officers failed to take Bimpong’s pulse, follow medical protocol and were heard on video speculating that Bimpong was suffering a medical emergency.
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Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
The protocol agreed upon this week strengthens the existing 2026-2030 Plan of Action to Implement the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Li said.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Holmgren is listed as questionable for Monday night’s matchup with low-back soreness, and defensive stopper Alex Caruso remains in the concussion protocol.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Most of the Sheridan canon is in the streaming realm, where the series protocols are a fit with his auteur-ish working habits.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
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Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
The protocol agreed upon this week strengthens the existing 2026-2030 Plan of Action to Implement the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Li said.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Holmgren is listed as questionable for Monday night’s matchup with low-back soreness, and defensive stopper Alex Caruso remains in the concussion protocol.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Most of the Sheridan canon is in the streaming realm, where the series protocols are a fit with his auteur-ish working habits.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
Noun
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Microsoft's design leaders even recommend basic etiquette with Copilot.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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She was stymied by everything from email etiquette to how to enter a sick day into the system.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, County Executive David Crowley's office has collaborated with the county's human resources division to create internal procedures for employees.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Breast reduction — one of the most common cosmetic procedures for men — removes glandular tissue and contours the chest for a more masculine shape.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The new rules went into effect for the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in 2023, according to an internal memo obtained by The National.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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If the high court rules in the favor of the comptroller general who filed the suit, the port sale would be annulled.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Oct. 2025
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Given the ubiquity of stories and humanity’s vulnerability to them, citizens today would be wise to practice the skills of literary analysis, the very techniques routinely derided and devalued in a world committed to technology and tribalism.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the day, that is what makes this show so special, rather than just another dance show, is because there’s an actual technique book based off of these dances that you guys are watching the couples dance.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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But the complex pricing system that the company put in place instead cost it millions of visitors, Speigel said.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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The research team revealed that the findings of the study offer new insights into enhancing the performance of electrochemical systems, including batteries, fuel cells, and sensors.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lea has built a culture of belief while competing against programs with more resources.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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DePriest won a full drama scholarship to the University of Oklahoma and after college acted on stages in Dallas and hosted two local TV shows, Ladies First and Maggie and Her Friends, a kids program with puppets.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will set the level of its benchmark interest rate, adjusting a major policy lever for the first time since a government shutdown sharply restricted the release of gold-standard federal data about the economy.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Oct. 2025
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These policies attempt to limit international trade to create less competition for domestic industries through the use of tariffs or import quotas.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The approach mirrors Xbox’s Play Anywhere strategy and recent messaging that strict exclusivity is outdated.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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While the Hong Kong listing should enhance the company’s liquidity and visibility, Zephirin added that a valuation re-rating is unlikely without meaningful gains in capital efficiency or strategy execution.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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