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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 sheriff’s office is hoping the situation will serve as a reminder to heed water safety protocols as summer gets underway.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Their protocols may be outdated.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The United Kingdom signed the accession protocol in 2023, and Costa Rica was granted accession in May.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Doctors follow a clinical protocol to determine how much antivenom is needed.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Their protocols may be outdated.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The United Kingdom signed the accession protocol in 2023, and Costa Rica was granted accession in May.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Doctors follow a clinical protocol to determine how much antivenom is needed.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
Noun
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Good ex-etiquette means considering how your decisions impact your co-parenting structure, not just your romantic relationship.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Beyond the discussion about airline etiquette, Rudd also shared one of his favorite memories with wife Julie Yaeger during the podcast.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Tigers ace Tarik Skubal returned to throwing barely a week after having the procedure and threw a simulated game 20 days after the surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Public fireworks productions require display permits, according to state rules.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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So Daniel’s book violated those rules, and Louis’ actions within the book did, too.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
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Elite academy instructors began translating the latest sports science data and techniques, analysing world-class matches from overseas to improve their players, according to North Korean media.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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So who better to analyze the technique of these two spectacular over-the-fence head butts than Huson, right?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Ranked-choice voting is a system in which voters can mark candidates as their first, second, third, and subsequent choices.—
Margie Cullen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The compromise is mainly symbolic since FCAS is a generic name for such systems and not unique to this plan, but officials have been seeking a formula allowing Macron to relinquish the core fighter without having to declare the whole project dead.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Under his rule, North Korea has continued to ramp up its nuclear program in violation of United Nations sanctions.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Bass has called for hiring more officers and defending her Inside Safe homelessness program, while Raman has criticized the cost of police raises, called for broader public-safety responses and argued that the city needs a more accountable and cost-effective homelessness system.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The policy could have hit California’s economy harder than others around the country.—
Haley Parsley
June 8,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The Board of Education voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the new policy, which applies to both district-run and charter schools.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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