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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
New communication protocols like MCP and A2A are emerging to standardize these interactions.
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Marco Argenti, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Exceptions would be allowed for students using devices to implement individualized education programs (IEPs), 504 plans, medical directives from physicians, or health and safety protocols.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
After some struggle, Riri initiates an emergency protocol that causes the suit to explode.
—Stacia Brown, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Secrecy, opposition: As the state moves forward with executions, opponents are raising concerns about the use of pentobarbital and the secrecy around the new protocol.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Marco Argenti, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Exceptions would be allowed for students using devices to implement individualized education programs (IEPs), 504 plans, medical directives from physicians, or health and safety protocols.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
After some struggle, Riri initiates an emergency protocol that causes the suit to explode.
—Stacia Brown, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Secrecy, opposition: As the state moves forward with executions, opponents are raising concerns about the use of pentobarbital and the secrecy around the new protocol.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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The dispute between the two golfers was captured on video and appeared to be a matter of golf etiquette.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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The latest rules of tipping etiquette include 18 to 20% for services that require a fair amount of effort — waiting tables, delivering food, styling hair, babysitting and driving a rideshare or taxi, for example.—
Katie Kelton,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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Khloé, who just celebrated her 41st birthday, just revealed each cosmetic procedure she’s had done over the years, from her nose job to her laser hair removal.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Khloé Kardashian is taking a page out of sister Kylie Jenner's playbook and revealing every cosmetic procedure she's done over the years.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Using this cap-relief technique, his salary will now be stretched over the next five seasons at $22.5 million each year.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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By developing their washing techniques in Miami, brands regain control of their designs and can take their recipes to any vendor in any country with technological capabilities.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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An alert indicating an abnormality in the aircraft's pressurization system was triggered amid the descent, AP reported, citing Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other authorities.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Voice recognition has been improved, allowing occupants to control the navigation and climate control systems with spoken commands.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Fellow Republican Bush also appeared in the recorded message with a rebuke of Trump’s efforts, noting that the cuts will drastically impact the landmark AIDS/HIV program started in his administration that is credited with saving tens of millions of lives globally.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Iran Offer The flare-up between India and Pakistan has been overshadowed globally by the war between Israel and Iran, with the United States also joining strikes against Tehran's nuclear program.—
Jennifer Cunningham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Reading and understanding the policy terms and exclusions to fully understand the maximum liability can help employers better mitigate risk exposure.—
Teah Corley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Most of the respondents cited anti-LGBTQ policies as the reason for wanting to move.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Brands must treat identity security as a central pillar of their enterprise strategy, not just a compliance requirement.—
Bojan Šimić,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The company has employed the strategy before, with the apparent goal of integrating its material seamlessly into international supply chains.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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