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as in etiquette
an accepted way of conducting oneself in a given situation
Their behavior was considered a breach of diplomatic protocol.
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as in procedure
a preestablished method of carrying out a task and especially a scientific or medical task
The school developed a protocol for the treatment of concussions on the sports field.
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Recent Examples of protocol
Academic researchers’ previous estimates underestimated battery life because the testing protocols didn’t simulate real-world driving.
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IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
Existing channels of cooperation, such as integrated command structures, intelligence-sharing protocols, and procurement channels forged in Syria were put to use against Ukraine.
—Nicole Grajewski, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
Decades later, new scientific techniques are raising the possibility that IVM could be a viable alternative to IVF—at least for some patients—and free thousands of aspiring mothers from brutal protocols.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2025
According to sources who spoke with The U.S. Sun, the couple has established some specific protocols to ensure their date nights remain intimate.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
Existing channels of cooperation, such as integrated command structures, intelligence-sharing protocols, and procurement channels forged in Syria were put to use against Ukraine.
—Nicole Grajewski, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
Decades later, new scientific techniques are raising the possibility that IVM could be a viable alternative to IVF—at least for some patients—and free thousands of aspiring mothers from brutal protocols.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2025
According to sources who spoke with The U.S. Sun, the couple has established some specific protocols to ensure their date nights remain intimate.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for protocol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Meanwhile, etiquette experts suggest that while asking about ingredients for allergy reasons is acceptable, demanding a full recipe crosses a line.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more.—
Becky Harlan,
NPR,
1 Feb. 2025
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At least 100 Texas children aged 17 and younger obtained abortions out of state in the first year after Texas banned the procedure, including six under the age of 12, according to the latest state data.—
Shafaq Patel,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes a stand-out life event might also be the catalyst for financial trauma later in life—for instance, a move to a new home, a medical procedure that insurance didn’t cover, a natural disaster, or a difficult divorce that drains your life savings.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Expect a moment suspended in time around a bold menu employing techniques such as slow cooking, fermentation and decoction.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Dining Saba Restaurant marries local Balearic ingredients with traditional Asian techniques, offering dishes like sushi, gyozas, bibimbap, and a silky egg custard with lobster and dashi.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2025
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The firm said the focus is not on shifting entirely to one region, but creating a flexible system capable of addressing priorities such as response times, market proximity, or resource access during volatility.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Microprocessors supplanted massive, expensive computer systems and eventually became embedded into everything.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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Jost addressed another of Trump’s executive actions: directing the federal government to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, the program served an average of 42.1 million people per month, or 12.6 percent of U.S. residents.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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To learn more about the Chaska police department drone program and to read their policy, visit https://chaskamn.gov/882/Drones.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The classified documents case was dismissed last year by a federal judge, and both cases were subsequently dropped following Trump's reelection in November due to a longstanding DOJ policy prohibiting the prosecution of a sitting president.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Self-care strategies can include regular exercise, a joint-friendly diet, and assistive devices.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Baltimore City Health Department has implemented several strategies to combat the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, treatment access and harm reduction.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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