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as in rules
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 procedures
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 protocols
Monarch employs bank-level security protocols.
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Nick Perry, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Peptide therapies and advanced longevity protocols also appear on these menus as premium line items, though the science and regulation behind them sit outside the scope of a pricing breakdown.
—Allison Palmer
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Community members had begun raising concerns about the lack of a public space and playground in the neighborhood, especially at a time when they were being encouraged to seek outdoor activities due to lockdown protocols, Nakahodo said.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Intentions with regard to international law and protocols, such as the aging and limited Geneva and Hague conventions, aren’t foolproof, however.
—Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
New security protocols were later implemented — for example, having an employee posted at the entrance to watch for agents.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Large randomized trials testing specific food protocols don’t yet exist, but the hormonal physiology underlying the general framework is well documented.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
By removing the liquid filling stage entirely and accelerating the subsequent chemical formation and aging protocols, the production timeline for these steps is shortened by two-thirds.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
In the end, Garrett took the decision to only include phenomena detected above the Kármán Line (the official boundary between Earth and space, 62 miles, or 100 kilometers, above the ground) in the protocols.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 June 2026
Nick Perry, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Peptide therapies and advanced longevity protocols also appear on these menus as premium line items, though the science and regulation behind them sit outside the scope of a pricing breakdown.
—Allison Palmer
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Community members had begun raising concerns about the lack of a public space and playground in the neighborhood, especially at a time when they were being encouraged to seek outdoor activities due to lockdown protocols, Nakahodo said.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Intentions with regard to international law and protocols, such as the aging and limited Geneva and Hague conventions, aren’t foolproof, however.
—Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
New security protocols were later implemented — for example, having an employee posted at the entrance to watch for agents.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Large randomized trials testing specific food protocols don’t yet exist, but the hormonal physiology underlying the general framework is well documented.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
By removing the liquid filling stage entirely and accelerating the subsequent chemical formation and aging protocols, the production timeline for these steps is shortened by two-thirds.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
In the end, Garrett took the decision to only include phenomena detected above the Kármán Line (the official boundary between Earth and space, 62 miles, or 100 kilometers, above the ground) in the protocols.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocols
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That’s because your personal circumstance and finances (such as other sources of retirement income and your tax bracket) can be complex and so are the Social Security rules governing them.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Guzzetti said skydiving companies are governed by the same rules any private plane owner has to follow and not the more stringent rules that charter flight operators and airlines adhere to.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The lottery is reviewing all applicable rules and procedures to determine the proper remedy.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Teams can use it to verify procedures, assess control room interactions, and evaluate how operators respond under pressure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.—
Simon Akam,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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At their worst, incorrect cleaning methods and techniques can sicken or kill you.—
Jolie Kerr,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
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The Real Problem Isn’t The Time Management Techniques Most techniques optimize what’s already on the calendar, while failing to address who put it there.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The lead-up to the match between Mexico and South Africa collided with immigration policies, affordability politics and the war in Iran.—
Samantha Schmidt,
Washington Post,
13 June 2026
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Bier said the visa policies affect half of all legal immigrants coming from abroad.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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That’s in addition to problems like data drift, bias in training data, black swan events, and other things that the panelists touched on in pondering the challenges of instituting these systems in a highly regulated industry.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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