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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
How to Properly Retire a Flag While retiring a flag involves taking it down, folding it into a triangle, and respectfully burning it, there are specific protocols to follow.
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Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
That triggered the Fan Festival’s safety protocol for evacuation due to severe weather.
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Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
In the end, when a crisis arrives—because eventually one will—what matters most is your organization, your protocols, your approach and your people.
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Vicente Pava,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Under the thunderstorm protocol in place in the States, a match must be suspended if lightning or electrical discharge is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium involved.
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Aaron Mentkowski,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for protocol
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
That triggered the Fan Festival’s safety protocol for evacuation due to severe weather.
—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
In the end, when a crisis arrives—because eventually one will—what matters most is your organization, your protocols, your approach and your people.
—
Vicente Pava,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Under the thunderstorm protocol in place in the States, a match must be suspended if lightning or electrical discharge is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium involved.
—
Aaron Mentkowski,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for protocol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Setting aside the question of whether any secondhand store would even want it, what is the appropriate etiquette?
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What is summer wedding guest nail color etiquette, or the best nail colors that will give your hands that glowy tan?
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With the expansion, AGH now operates three cath labs, three EP labs, two multiprocedural rooms and a hybrid surgical suite that can be used for either cath or EP procedures.
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Several months earlier, county auditors identified lax accounting procedures that resulted in LAHSA’s failure to pay its contractors on time.
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First, President Dillon asked for existing data centers to be grandfathered in the ordinance, meaning operating data centers can expand without following these rules.
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Under federal rules, if a complaint about an infant formula — such as a report of an adverse event — shows a possible health hazard, the company must investigate.
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This technique produces a lightweight flat-to-foldable material in one single design, that offers precise control over form and strength.
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His innovative screenplay techniques and ability to present complex narratives in a simple yet engaging manner earned him recognition as one of India’s finest screenwriters.
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The order affected roughly 300 residents, according to evacuation data provided by the Perimeter Map system used by the county.
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The company said those measures were in place because of bad actors who use powerful AI systems for malicious cyber- and biology purposes.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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Iran has said peace talks cannot advance to more substantive issues – such as its nuclear program – until the fighting in Lebanon is halted.
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In a note published Monday, Goldman said investors are increasingly grappling with the risk that rates remain elevated for longer, with markets pricing a wider range of possible policy outcomes.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
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Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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