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as in procedures
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
the process by which the elastic fibers spun by silkworms is turned into soft, lustrous cloth
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as in advances
forward movement in time or place
in the process of doing this project we all learned a lot
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as in refines
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as in reprocesses
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Recent Examples of processes
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
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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Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The material found on Martian rocks, Murphy’s team warns, might have originated from non-biological processes as well.
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
4 July 2026
Ford's most recent quality efforts have focused on finding any issues as soon as possible in a vehicle's development, which Farley said meant structurally rearranging the company's processes.
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Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
In cybersecurity, the equivalent appears when over-aggressive controls lock out real users, isolate healthy services, kill critical processes or trigger cascading operational disruption.
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Abhik Biswas,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
These will cover processes such as spinning, which count for around half of the datasets, dyeing, and shoe assembly.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Some use it to mean controlling the data an AI system is trained on or processes; others mean the ability to build and train new frontier models from scratch; then some mean simply ensuring that sensitive information never leaves a country’s borders.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Big Think,
1 May 2026
Noun
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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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
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.
—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The material found on Martian rocks, Murphy’s team warns, might have originated from non-biological processes as well.
—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
4 July 2026
Ford's most recent quality efforts have focused on finding any issues as soon as possible in a vehicle's development, which Farley said meant structurally rearranging the company's processes.
—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
In cybersecurity, the equivalent appears when over-aggressive controls lock out real users, isolate healthy services, kill critical processes or trigger cascading operational disruption.
—
Abhik Biswas,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
These will cover processes such as spinning, which count for around half of the datasets, dyeing, and shoe assembly.
—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Some use it to mean controlling the data an AI system is trained on or processes; others mean the ability to build and train new frontier models from scratch; then some mean simply ensuring that sensitive information never leaves a country’s borders.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Verb
Why does the same part of your brain that processes mortal danger also process musical beauty?
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Big Think,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processes
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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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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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The Nasdaq Composite saw its largest quarterly gain since 2020, powered by record-setting advances in semiconductor stocks and cybersecurity leaders.
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Yes, of course there have been thousands of technological advances in my lifetime, and my smart phone is full of helpful apps.
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Out of that number, 41 received criminal court summonses and were let go, while 15 were criminally charged and sent to court.
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Offenses like blowing red lights or running stop signs are currently handled via civil summonses.
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Final Cut Pro on Mac is also adding an Auto Mask tool, which isolates and refines video elements like skin, hair, sky, and clothing.
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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To conserve water, Terry built a system that captures groundwater on-site and reuses it for irrigation, creating a dry-creek-style basin that collects runoff.
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When the account holder reuses a password across accounts, hackers can test that breach data directly against the recordkeeper's login portal.
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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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John Coltrane is another influential figure in the history of jazz, known for his pioneering innovations on the saxophone, notably his ability to create a complex, rapid-fire approach to chord progressions.
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In Sing & Play Mode, the device automatically handles complex chord progressions and backing rhythms, while Solo Mode maps individual notes to the pads.
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The lymphatic system collects that fluid from your tissues, filters it and returns it to your bloodstream.
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The team filters in slowly, following a late game the night before.
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“Processes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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