as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
it's always been my policy not to spread rumors
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Recent Examples of policies
And federal policies that take away that basic freedom have no place in this country.
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Josh M. Shepherd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Congress faces a deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security, with the impasse centered on immigration enforcement policies.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
My request will include agendas, minutes, supporting materials and any policies supporting the decision.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
In November 2024, the state Department of Public Health in a consent order fined Waterbury Hospital $60,000 for violations of state law and called on the hospital to develop, review and revise policies and procedures related to staffing levels, abuse prevention and other policies.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Miller said now these local policies are bleeding over into issues like restarting a nuclear power plant, or dealing with natural gas and thermal resources.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Feb. 2026
Those policies undermine trust, discourage victims and witnesses from coming forward, and make communities less safe.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
While dozens of companies have dropped diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, Costco stood behind DEI.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Egan previously said directors will discuss the upcoming search for a new superintendent and the district’s contract, travel and conflict of interest policies during the meeting, but little of the conversation took place in public.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Josh M. Shepherd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Congress faces a deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security, with the impasse centered on immigration enforcement policies.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
My request will include agendas, minutes, supporting materials and any policies supporting the decision.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
In November 2024, the state Department of Public Health in a consent order fined Waterbury Hospital $60,000 for violations of state law and called on the hospital to develop, review and revise policies and procedures related to staffing levels, abuse prevention and other policies.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Miller said now these local policies are bleeding over into issues like restarting a nuclear power plant, or dealing with natural gas and thermal resources.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Feb. 2026
Those policies undermine trust, discourage victims and witnesses from coming forward, and make communities less safe.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
While dozens of companies have dropped diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, Costco stood behind DEI.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Egan previously said directors will discuss the upcoming search for a new superintendent and the district’s contract, travel and conflict of interest policies during the meeting, but little of the conversation took place in public.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policies
procedures
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Satisfied with medical procedures already in place, NASA ordered no extra checkups for the crew ahead of liftoff and no new diagnostic equipment was packed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Permits cannot be denied because the event is controversial, filing procedures weren't followed in time before a breaking news event or the application fee was too high.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Policies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policies. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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