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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
The incident prompted several investigations into the Secret Service's practices and protocols.
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July 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025
If the leather is already in your home, check with the manufacturer on the proper treatment and conditioning protocols before trying to clean it.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
All except the Smart Video Doorbell Camera are based on the Thread protocol.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
Require them to meet strict cybersecurity protocols, report breaches promptly and enforce robust multi-factor authentication.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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July 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025
If the leather is already in your home, check with the manufacturer on the proper treatment and conditioning protocols before trying to clean it.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
All except the Smart Video Doorbell Camera are based on the Thread protocol.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
Require them to meet strict cybersecurity protocols, report breaches promptly and enforce robust multi-factor authentication.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for protocol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Leighton said that’s exactly the kind of etiquette slight people need to endeavor to avoid.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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The etiquette of posting on social media can be tricky to navigate—especially for new parents.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 July 2025
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Both organizations emphasized improvements made to welfare systems and reporting procedures since 2016, when Endemol merged with Shine, and again in 2020 when Banijay acquired Endemol Shine.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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While the visit to her home country was meant to last just 10 days, complications from a previous procedure grounded her for six months.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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And once the technique was shown to work in laboratory studies and field trials in Australia and Indonesia, the World Mosquito Program was ready to attempt it at a grander scale.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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Both ice creams start with the same classic technique: gently heating milk and cream, tempering in the egg yolks, and cooking until the custard thickens.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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The Austin service involves a small fleet of about 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles equipped with the company’s latest self-driving systems.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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The suit alleged, among other things, that the company had deliberately gamed the federal student aid system.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Nolensville Pike, Nashville Besides being home to hundreds of adorable animals, the Nashville Zoo is actively involved in research, habitat protection, breeding programs, and education initiatives.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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With its new program Streets to Home Indy, the city aims to gradually shut down camps after moving more than 300 people living in them into housing by next June.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Regents selected the two most recent UT presidential appointments at University of Texas at Dallas and UTHealth Houston after a national search by a presidential search advisory committee, per the typical policy.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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What is the minor policy at the Indiana State Fair?—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Neither the city's Office of Public Health and Safety nor the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department agreed to requests for interviews about the situation on Leonard Street and the city's evolving strategy for managing homeless camps.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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From advanced smart textiles to resilient sourcing strategies, the region’s manufacturers are pushing forward—despite an increasingly volatile landscape.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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