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as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
for solving crossword puzzles my usual methodology is to begin by filling in all of the answers I'm reasonably sure of
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
other cardiologists have questioned the methodology that was used to conduct the study
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Recent Examples of methodologies
Our methodologies Below are CNBC Select's methodologies for choosing and ranking our best mortgages for first-time homebuyers and our mortgage reviews.
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Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Several of his professional efforts have centered on advancing discussions surrounding testing methodologies and safety standards.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Buyers are flooded with competing solutions, and founders face a level of skepticism and noise that traditional sales methodologies were not designed to address.
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Dave Rubinstein,
Harvard Business Review,
24 June 2026
Character designer and co-director Takao Noguchi spoke to the philosophy behind the character looks at the core of both methodologies.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Scientists routinely disclose funding resources, study methodologies and conflicts of interest.
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Nan Li,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Despite her background, her understanding of images was not really an art historical one, although psychoanalytical methodologies of studying the history of art were emerging.
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Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
The modern technology landscape offers no shortage of methodologies, technologies and solutions.
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Ann Blakely,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
As Wu tells it, the Claude Code team is going through development cycles of just a week or so to roll out new products or features in a Wild West of experimentation, discovering new use cases and methodologies.
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ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Several of his professional efforts have centered on advancing discussions surrounding testing methodologies and safety standards.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Buyers are flooded with competing solutions, and founders face a level of skepticism and noise that traditional sales methodologies were not designed to address.
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Dave Rubinstein,
Harvard Business Review,
24 June 2026
Character designer and co-director Takao Noguchi spoke to the philosophy behind the character looks at the core of both methodologies.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Scientists routinely disclose funding resources, study methodologies and conflicts of interest.
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Nan Li,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Despite her background, her understanding of images was not really an art historical one, although psychoanalytical methodologies of studying the history of art were emerging.
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Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
The modern technology landscape offers no shortage of methodologies, technologies and solutions.
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Ann Blakely,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
As Wu tells it, the Claude Code team is going through development cycles of just a week or so to roll out new products or features in a Wild West of experimentation, discovering new use cases and methodologies.
—
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodologies
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These celebrity men have used their platforms to talk about undergoing hair transplant procedures in an effort to not only look good on camera as part of their jobs, but also boost their confidence day-to-day.
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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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Harford County authorities and the FBI worked with Othram after DNA evidence did not immediately identify the unknown male suspect through traditional methods.
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When using chemical methods to kill the shrub, be sure to protect desirable plants from overspray.
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Tibetans have also previously committed acts of self-immolation in protest against Beijing's policies in Tibet and nearby regions with large Tibetan populations.
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As a new Kansas law restricts phones in classrooms, one Johnson County school district is in the early stages of adopting two new policies to align with the regulations.
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Relatedly, as the film's release on June 26 rapidly approaches, there's new box office tracking data out.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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The federal government and states have begun investigating pricing strategies that companies report have led to higher profits.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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These conditions had much higher fatality rates in 1776 because Americans had no antibiotics, few vaccines, no understanding of germ theory, no sterile surgical techniques and limited access to hospitals, experts note.
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For centuries, cooks, artisans, and craftspeople flocked to the imperial city, where the royal court rewarded the most impressively elaborate techniques and presentation.
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There are no plans to continue any projects, whether that's with Netflix and books, that would talk about his family in similar ways.
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Its flavors and customs and ways of living are revealed to us over dinner or even a simple morning coffee.
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“Methodologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodologies. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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