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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
Noun
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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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The operator was not aware of proper hand-washing procedures.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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These procedures are often performed in outpatient settings and can be highly effective.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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The vast majority are honorable and conform their actions to the rules.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Portofino, on Italy's other coast, added new rules to manage the behavior of those already there.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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This highly economical approach enabled her to foreground editing techniques and video effects, as well as color and sound mixing.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The company aims to make this infrasound technique mainstream in both commercial (for instance, a data center, where sprinklers would damage electronics) and in-home installations, given that sprinklers are already required in all new California homes built in 2011 and later.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
2 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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Alexander Ugryumov, Senior Vice President for Research and Development at TVEL, stated that burning minor actinides in a commercial reactor is a long-term strategy rather than a single experiment.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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In a note on Friday morning, Jordan Rochester, head of FICC strategy for EMEA at Mizuho Bank, agreed that more intervention is likely imminent.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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