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as in procedure
a way of acting or proceeding
for solving crossword puzzles my usual methodology is to begin by filling in all of the answers I'm reasonably sure of
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as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
other cardiologists have questioned the methodology that was used to conduct the study
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Recent Examples of methodology
Future plans are to apply the methodology on other Polestar models.
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New Atlas, 29 May 2026
During a proof-of-concept trial of Geordie’s software, Owkin was able to mitigate risk exposure that, using Owkin’s own risk-quantification methodology, totaled between $12 million and $13 million, Geordie said.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 May 2026
At large, the study also factors in key aspects of expat life, including working abroad, personal finances, overall quality of life, as well as visas and housing, and the ease of settling in, To learn more about its methodology and see a complete list of the top 10, visit InterNations’ website.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Read more about our testing methodology.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
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New Atlas, 29 May 2026
During a proof-of-concept trial of Geordie’s software, Owkin was able to mitigate risk exposure that, using Owkin’s own risk-quantification methodology, totaled between $12 million and $13 million, Geordie said.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 May 2026
At large, the study also factors in key aspects of expat life, including working abroad, personal finances, overall quality of life, as well as visas and housing, and the ease of settling in, To learn more about its methodology and see a complete list of the top 10, visit InterNations’ website.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Read more about our testing methodology.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodology
Noun
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Tigers ace Tarik Skubal returned to throwing barely a week after having the procedure and threw a simulated game 20 days after the surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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All the soap and other bath amenities are organic and made in Mallorca following traditional artisanal methods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Styles shift, interfaces evolve, new best practices emerge and new production methods enter the workflow, but the core discipline is still the ability to create something that fits within a larger system.—
Goran Paun,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Read more on our AI policy here.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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On Monday, one of those policies suffered a blow when a court ruled that the military illegally banned transgender troops.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The Ukrainian approach is born of a manpower crisis, where a smaller population has been ravaged by a devastating toll from four years of Russian invasion.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Recent discoveries suggest the civilization may have also mastered high-pressure water transport techniques once thought to be associated mainly with later Roman engineering.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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The proper preparation of the seeds and planting technique are important for successful seedling establishment.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Just the way his approach is getting better and better every day.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski shouted two words — the first of which didn’t appear to be fit for print — and strode off the mound, the icy expression on his face frozen in place all the way to the dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Methodology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodology. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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