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as in processes
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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as in policies
a way of acting or proceeding
followed standard procedure for dealing with a consumer complaint
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Recent Examples of procedures
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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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Several months earlier, county auditors identified lax accounting procedures that resulted in LAHSA’s failure to pay its contractors on time.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Republican National Committee began laying the groundwork earlier this year, voting at its winter meeting in January to make such an event possible by amending procedures centered around quadrennial presidential nominating conventions.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
At a minimum, fiduciaries should review access controls, encryption, data retention policies, incident response procedures, subcontractor access, cyber insurance, breach notification obligations and independent security testing.
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Ronald Stair,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In addition, some states have moved to bar both private and public health insurance plans from covering gender-affirming procedures.
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Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
30 June 2026
In Taiwan, the university where a prospective student was caught cheating is now reviewing rules and standard operating procedures for AI eyewears during examinations.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
The senators suggested that the establishment of the program departed from the department's internal procedures.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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.
—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Several months earlier, county auditors identified lax accounting procedures that resulted in LAHSA’s failure to pay its contractors on time.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Republican National Committee began laying the groundwork earlier this year, voting at its winter meeting in January to make such an event possible by amending procedures centered around quadrennial presidential nominating conventions.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
At a minimum, fiduciaries should review access controls, encryption, data retention policies, incident response procedures, subcontractor access, cyber insurance, breach notification obligations and independent security testing.
—
Ronald Stair,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In addition, some states have moved to bar both private and public health insurance plans from covering gender-affirming procedures.
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Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
30 June 2026
In Taiwan, the university where a prospective student was caught cheating is now reviewing rules and standard operating procedures for AI eyewears during examinations.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
The senators suggested that the establishment of the program departed from the department's internal procedures.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedures
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While quantum computers remain under development, quantum sensors are already being used to measure physical processes with a level of precision that conventional instruments often struggle to achieve.
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Recruitment processes are described as clearer and more aligned following the departures of Daniel Levy, the former executive chairman who was deposed in September last year, and ex-managing director of football Fabio Paratici.
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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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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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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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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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Several of his professional efforts have centered on advancing discussions surrounding testing methodologies and safety standards.
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In response to what state leaders describe as threats from the federal government, the Minnesota Department of Human Services began the major task of revalidating 5,472 providers across various service programs deemed at high risk for fraud.
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Under the new rule, programs designated as professional degrees face federal student loan caps of $200,000, while other graduate programs are capped at $100,000.
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“Procedures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedures. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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