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a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
followed the procedure for replacing the broken part exactly as the owner's manual instructed
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Recent Examples of procedure
Both organizations emphasized improvements made to welfare systems and reporting procedures since 2016, when Endemol merged with Shine, and again in 2020 when Banijay acquired Endemol Shine.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
Kaylan bowed out after the 2017 tour, following back surgery and two heart procedures.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
They are known for producing natural-looking hairlines and offering a high volume of grafts in procedures.
—Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons' (ASPS) annual trend-spotting report has arrived, plotting the popularity of plastic surgery and noninvasive procedures.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 July 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
Kaylan bowed out after the 2017 tour, following back surgery and two heart procedures.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
They are known for producing natural-looking hairlines and offering a high volume of grafts in procedures.
—Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons' (ASPS) annual trend-spotting report has arrived, plotting the popularity of plastic surgery and noninvasive procedures.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
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Its place on the PGA Tour schedule heightens the urgency of the search process.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 July 2025
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That process requires two consecutive sessions of the General Assembly to pass identical language, which would then have to be approved by voters via ballot referendum in the following election.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Regents selected the two most recent UT presidential appointments at University of Texas at Dallas and UTHealth Houston after a national search by a presidential search advisory committee, per the typical policy.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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One of those key policies is pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform, something that, historically, has garnered bipartisan support.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The Art of Aari: Preserving Ancient Indian Techniques At the heart of Weener's collections lies the Aari technique, which is an embroidery method using a hooked needle that requires extraordinary skill and patience.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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These methods will prolong shelf life and maintain optimal flavor and texture. Peaches and nectarines contain high levels of micronutrients, particularly vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, niacin, magnesium, and phosphorus.—
Hannah Coakley,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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Tyler Comes Close to No. 1 on the U.K. Albums Chart On the main Official Albums chart, which tracks the biggest full-lengths and EPs in the U.K. using a general consumption methodology, Don’t Tap the Glass opens at No. 2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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That organization develops, innovates, and applies its Montessori Dementia methodology with a specialized team of diverse scientific professionals, according to information from CARD.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Nolensville Pike, Nashville Besides being home to hundreds of adorable animals, the Nashville Zoo is actively involved in research, habitat protection, breeding programs, and education initiatives.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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With its new program Streets to Home Indy, the city aims to gradually shut down camps after moving more than 300 people living in them into housing by next June.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Neither the city's Office of Public Health and Safety nor the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department agreed to requests for interviews about the situation on Leonard Street and the city's evolving strategy for managing homeless camps.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Many turn to short-term coping strategies that undermine long-term survival, like selling off livestock.—
Nurith Aizenman,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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Cora certainly understands this process as the deadline approaches and what Boston is capable of if chief baseball officer Craig Breslow can add reinforcements.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Communities across Michigan — not just Detroit — were among several cities across the country that adopted the approach in response and used federal pandemic relief funds to invest in violence prevention.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Its boxy, upright form is almost identical to Honda's N-One, a kei car with a vintage design, except, of course, the electric powertrain and some styling touches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
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Opening weekend continues Saturday with two stakes — the $200,000 Grade 2 San Clemente Handicap for 3-year-old fillies at a mile on the Jimmy Durante turf course and the $100,000 Wickerr, a one-mile turf test for older horses.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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