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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
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama returned to the floor for Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night after he was placed in concussion protocol after Game 2.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Wembanyama’s return from concussion protocol for Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers didn’t simply add a star back into the lineup.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
When Saudi Arabia decided to close the border for six weeks due to COVID safety protocols, crucial equipment got stuck outside the country.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Immediately after the shooting, questions began to swirl over allegedly lax protocols that allowed Allen to get close to the event.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Wembanyama’s return from concussion protocol for Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers didn’t simply add a star back into the lineup.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
When Saudi Arabia decided to close the border for six weeks due to COVID safety protocols, crucial equipment got stuck outside the country.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Immediately after the shooting, questions began to swirl over allegedly lax protocols that allowed Allen to get close to the event.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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From walkway etiquette to line behavior, small choices can shape the experience for everyone around you.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Riding on buses and trains in Seoul, Lee encountered electronic signs instructing riders on the etiquette of using public transportation.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Walker, however, agreed with the majority that the president cannot deport migrants to countries where they will be persecuted or strip them of mandatory procedures that protect against their removal.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Under standard procedure, those who filed a claim against Purdue with the bankruptcy court in the first round — including cities, hospitals and individual opioid victims — were entitled to vote on the new bankruptcy plan.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Confirm whether the rules apply to all classes of e-bikes as some areas also have stricter laws for the faster (class 3) e-bikes.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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His modest production is a concern, but speed and athletic ability can’t be taught; technique can.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Because his pass-rushing technique is outstanding.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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State-of-the-art drones, and the technology needed to intercept them, have become as important to national weapons arsenals as missiles, Patriot systems, fighter jets, and warships.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Over the past decade, research has consistently shown that natural fibers like cotton can biodegrade across a wide range of environments, including freshwater, saltwater, wastewater systems, soil, and compost.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Green Wave struggled during Finnane’s three seasons, winning just one game as the total number of players in the program dropped last year to 24.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the absence of federal leadership, sustaining impactful state programs are now more critical than ever.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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During that same period, Blue Hills also paid half a million dollars to SHEBA Consulting in order for the company to advise the nonprofit on its human resources policies.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Transportation future While most Coloradans want properly maintained roads, Restore Our Roads clashes with voters’ broader wishes, said Matt Frommer, transportation and land use policy manager for the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, an environmental advocacy group.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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Millions of Americans are turning to AI chatbots for help with their finances, asking about budgets, debt payoff plans, retirement strategies and investment options.—
Michelle Singletary,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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So no matter what, the strategy is to save enough gas to take as little as possible on the final pit stop of the day.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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