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as in rules
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 procedures
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 protocols
Cables, exits, insurance, consent protocols.
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Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Matt Boulos, head of policy and safety for Imbue, a founding member of the organization, hopes to see agentic AI develop common protocols, much like the early web, that enable anyone — from tiny startups to massive tech companies — to innovate and add value to the ecosystem.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The network manages transactions for everything from DeFi protocols to NFT marketplaces, generating authentic utility that underpins demand.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
With projections of more than 100,000 new spacecraft being launched by 2030, compared to roughly 10,000 in orbit today, agencies have been developing ways to limit debris growth, improve decommissioning protocols, and enhance protective design features.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Taylor Farms is committed to following the highest safety protocols established.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Most of the Sheridan canon is in the streaming realm, where the series protocols are a fit with his auteur-ish working habits.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
By adopting common protocols, diverse networks could connect regardless of their location.
—Mallik Tatipamula, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
In recent years, there's been a big push to reduce space debris by setting up tracking systems, improving spacecraft and launcher designs, and setting up protocols so that defunct satellites are properly decommissioned before being orbited or sent into a graveyard orbit.
—David Szondy
october 26, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Matt Boulos, head of policy and safety for Imbue, a founding member of the organization, hopes to see agentic AI develop common protocols, much like the early web, that enable anyone — from tiny startups to massive tech companies — to innovate and add value to the ecosystem.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The network manages transactions for everything from DeFi protocols to NFT marketplaces, generating authentic utility that underpins demand.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
With projections of more than 100,000 new spacecraft being launched by 2030, compared to roughly 10,000 in orbit today, agencies have been developing ways to limit debris growth, improve decommissioning protocols, and enhance protective design features.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Taylor Farms is committed to following the highest safety protocols established.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Most of the Sheridan canon is in the streaming realm, where the series protocols are a fit with his auteur-ish working habits.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
By adopting common protocols, diverse networks could connect regardless of their location.
—Mallik Tatipamula, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
In recent years, there's been a big push to reduce space debris by setting up tracking systems, improving spacecraft and launcher designs, and setting up protocols so that defunct satellites are properly decommissioned before being orbited or sent into a graveyard orbit.
—David Szondy
october 26, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocols
Noun
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The new rules went into effect for the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in 2023, according to an internal memo obtained by The National.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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If the high court rules in the favor of the comptroller general who filed the suit, the port sale would be annulled.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, County Executive David Crowley's office has collaborated with the county's human resources division to create internal procedures for employees.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Cosmetic procedures for animals — especially canines — have quietly ballooned into a booming industry, with some vets reporting a spike in requests for everything from eye lifts to tummy tucks.—
Jane Stern,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Given the ubiquity of stories and humanity’s vulnerability to them, citizens today would be wise to practice the skills of literary analysis, the very techniques routinely derided and devalued in a world committed to technology and tribalism.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Once optimized, the finger was 3D-printed as a single component using additive manufacturing techniques such as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Leonora measures out her days in courtesies and slights, the former dominating the beginning of the book, the latter rapidly gaining ground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His relentless pursuit of deregulatory policies and ambitious budget cuts had won cheers from investors before the election last month.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Jeanne Brown, who chairs the league’s criminal justice interest group that authored the study, said the report is aimed at raising awareness about the need for the public to get involved in advocating for changes in policies at practices in county jails.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Autonomous systems like the Kodiak Driver are proving that technology and safety can move forward together.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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According to the project team, the successful installation of the Dewar base provides the foundation for assembling the reactor’s core systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Protocols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocols. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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