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as in procedure
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 method
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 methodology
The publication did not respond to a request for methodology and median information on grant aid, debt and salary for Kansas and Missouri universities.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
That said, any comparison to previous seasons is now necessarily of the apples-to-Apple Jacks® variety, as Nielsen’s new Big Data + Panel currency has changed the methodology in which the ratings service counts the house.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With the ban now in place for all countries, international postal companies must now keep track of, collect and pay duties based on one of two methodologies.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The publication did not provide a methodology for its determination, but cited the city’s shops, riverwalk and outdoor areas were among the factors that make the city so desirable.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
That said, any comparison to previous seasons is now necessarily of the apples-to-Apple Jacks® variety, as Nielsen’s new Big Data + Panel currency has changed the methodology in which the ratings service counts the house.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With the ban now in place for all countries, international postal companies must now keep track of, collect and pay duties based on one of two methodologies.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The publication did not provide a methodology for its determination, but cited the city’s shops, riverwalk and outdoor areas were among the factors that make the city so desirable.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodology
Noun
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The procedure typically begins with local anesthesia and placement of a rubber dam to isolate the tooth.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Those procedures ultimately didn’t take place, but federal officials vowed in July to overhaul the nation’s organ donation system.—
Cara Anthony,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Vote as many times as you’d like until then without using bots or any other artificial methods of voting.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, the internet has made fundraising much easier with the use of online payment methods, which are easy to set up and difficult to trace.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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His team accused Whatley of distorting the facts to cover for his support of federal policies that reduced funding for local police.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The increase widens a stark property tax gap between Idaho’s two largest school districts — Boise and West Ada — and illustrates dramatic policy differences between the adjoining Treasure Valley districts.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hilleary, at the campaign event, also harshly criticized Biden’s immigration policies and his administration’s approach to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Powered by 70% rosemary water, oil, and extract alongside capixyl, this could be a great option for someone interested in a more natural approach, rooted in optimizing overall scalp health.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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To learn more about the interim pintail strategy, visit the Fish and Wildlife website.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Many SMBs are also exploring external partnerships as part of their strategy—not as a replacement for internal responsibility, but as a way to extend their capabilities.—
Ro'ee Margalit,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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They’re typically retired, sitting on pensions and 401(k)s, and may be naive to the techniques favored by con artists and reprobates who run riot on the internet.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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This one-day, two-night, ladies-only program teaches everything from skid recoveries, to correcting understeer and oversteer, to braking techniques, all with the aim of building confidence to drive on snow and ice.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Financial reports, client data, or confidential business information can be uploaded in ways that sidestep official security and AI policies, often neutralizing safeguards intended to keep information safe.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Selena Gomez’s Emmys 2025 manicure was barely there, in the best way.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Methodology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodology. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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