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the means or procedure for doing something
the city council is stuck in the last century and needs to adopt more modern methods for doing things
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Recent Examples of methods
After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
But by leveraging data, landlords and property management teams can better understand how to provide their tenants with office spaces that will be customized to meet their unique methods of working, as well as an onsite experience that encourages them to choose to routinely come into the office.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ghost distilleries—closed or mothballed facilities brought back to life—carry historical appeal, scarcity and traditional methods that make their products desirable among collectors and investors alike.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The stakes are high, but in my opinion, the tools and methods being proposed—while promising on paper—are unlikely to resist the gravitational pull of the entrenched culture within government.
—Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Another scenario is a retreat to familiar methods—doubling down on tried-and-tested networks, even if that means missing emerging openings.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While traditional, manual methods remain fundamental, automating some of these processes can help.
—Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Common transportation methods around Lima are cars, trains and private buses.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
But by leveraging data, landlords and property management teams can better understand how to provide their tenants with office spaces that will be customized to meet their unique methods of working, as well as an onsite experience that encourages them to choose to routinely come into the office.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ghost distilleries—closed or mothballed facilities brought back to life—carry historical appeal, scarcity and traditional methods that make their products desirable among collectors and investors alike.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The stakes are high, but in my opinion, the tools and methods being proposed—while promising on paper—are unlikely to resist the gravitational pull of the entrenched culture within government.
—Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Another scenario is a retreat to familiar methods—doubling down on tried-and-tested networks, even if that means missing emerging openings.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While traditional, manual methods remain fundamental, automating some of these processes can help.
—Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Common transportation methods around Lima are cars, trains and private buses.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methods
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In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Colleges can be expected to try a number of strategies to minimize their enrollment losses.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Determine what techniques are used to ensure the script isn’t malicious or has been tampered with.Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, Galliano had invented a litany of new couture techniques for that seminal show.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Just as voters question poll methodologies, clients want clarity about how feedback is gathered and used.Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Did that change the character of the wine made by old methodologies?John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Inspired by the popular Instagram account that touts more than two million followers, HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild features the characters who have embraced non-traditional homes with their distinctive décor and imaginative architecture and shares the inventive ways to market a distinctive property.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The previous Traverse wasn't a sports car either, but the height and the width of the new SUV dull its road manners.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But instead of good-girl manners and demure makeup looks, it’s served with a side of side-eye and often a makeup look, outfit, or attitude that has a bit more edge.Elle Turner, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
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And yeah, and look for recipes that build make ahead into the recipes themselves.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Glenn translated these wins to the online customer experience by working hand-in-hand with Adam to refine recipes and develop a robust distribution network that can make ultra-fast deliveries nationwide.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Digitalization Is Not Really Optional Anymore With rising expectations around sustainability and resource management, sticking with old systems can put any business at risk of falling behind.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As personalized neurodevelopmental care continues to advance, health systems should strive to make personalized treatment more accessible to their members.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Methods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methods. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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