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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
Position has broad authority for applying project management methodologies and services to ensure successful business results.
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Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Jeff co-created the Competing Values Framework and developed the Innovation Code and Innovation Genome methodologies which provide organizations with practical tools to reconcile competing priorities and drive breakthrough performance.
—Big Think, 21 Mar. 2026
Those two formulas, or methodologies, sit at the center of the math-money problem and both relate to how HISA collects fees.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Intriguingly, the spark for the project came from a marketing agency that has developed a specialty in new advertising methodologies.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
According to Rimkus, the NBA lacked its own formal standard for assessing court performance, so the firm based its testing methodologies on guidelines from FIBA, ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) and the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Many returning Chinese scholars brought their Western training and methodologies back to the Chinese academy, prompting university officials to find ways to categorize—and make use of—their skills.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
But big drugmakers are rejecting the proposals, questioning the legal ground and methodologies.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
That taxonomic range, from fish to spiders to mammals, required a diverse set of expertise and search methodologies.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Jeff co-created the Competing Values Framework and developed the Innovation Code and Innovation Genome methodologies which provide organizations with practical tools to reconcile competing priorities and drive breakthrough performance.
—Big Think, 21 Mar. 2026
Those two formulas, or methodologies, sit at the center of the math-money problem and both relate to how HISA collects fees.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Intriguingly, the spark for the project came from a marketing agency that has developed a specialty in new advertising methodologies.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
According to Rimkus, the NBA lacked its own formal standard for assessing court performance, so the firm based its testing methodologies on guidelines from FIBA, ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) and the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Many returning Chinese scholars brought their Western training and methodologies back to the Chinese academy, prompting university officials to find ways to categorize—and make use of—their skills.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
But big drugmakers are rejecting the proposals, questioning the legal ground and methodologies.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
That taxonomic range, from fish to spiders to mammals, required a diverse set of expertise and search methodologies.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodologies
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Even the name is a misnomer, Mackey said, since the same pain can arise among women who’ve had other procedures, including lumpectomies and lymph node surgeries.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Police officials have argued that some oversight requests conflict with existing procedures or legal protections for officers.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Failing to establish and maintain effective methods to identify and evaluate hazards related to retrieving, transporting, storing, and handling explosive ordnance, including grenades.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Geophysics experts also raise significant doubts about the methods behind the theory.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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DreamCloud also offers customer-forward policies, including a 365-night sleep trial, free shipping and returns and a Forever Warranty™ warranty.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Behind the scenes, Descovich has been a tipster for agencies that investigate schools over transgender sports and bathroom policies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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As Easter approaches, schools are once again asking children to decorate eggs, bonnets or themed crafts to mark the holiday.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Expect to see some scalper prices drop Tuesday as the concert’s start time approaches.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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The summit will explore how the two worlds connect – from adapting digital IP into cinematic projects and scouting emerging talent, to engaging audiences that drive communities to theaters and exploring innovative marketing strategies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds — from financial professionals to everyday individuals — come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the kitchen, a fermentation chef uses preservation techniques to change the flavor profile of bitter ingredients to sour or sweet.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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North of Manila, Pampanga is referred to as the culinary heartland of the Philippines, offering unrivaled food experiences that marry indigenous cooking techniques and foreign influences.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The best science fiction shows us new ways to see our lives and our times by showing us how both might be otherwise.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those are just some of the ways in which the three elements have become critical for modern manufacturing, including for defense.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Methodologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodologies. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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