as in method
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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
Befitting their ball-control modus operandi, the Midshipmen (7-2, 5-1 American Athletic Conference) amassed 321 rushing yards and maintained possession more than 38 minutes in a 28-7 rout Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.
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Joey Knight, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
Stealth has pretty much been the modus operandi for as long as rich Americans have been putting their fingers on the scale of democracy — until Musk came along.
—Whizy Kim, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The attack modus operandi involves the use of fraudulent emergency data requests, which can request information to be supplied immediately by a business while bypassing additional reviews of the request for legitimacy, courtesy of their urgent nature, in order to expose sensitive information.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The modus operandi was for cars to transport the drugs to within a mile of the border, where individuals would carry them into Jordan in backpacks.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Joey Knight, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
Stealth has pretty much been the modus operandi for as long as rich Americans have been putting their fingers on the scale of democracy — until Musk came along.
—Whizy Kim, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The attack modus operandi involves the use of fraudulent emergency data requests, which can request information to be supplied immediately by a business while bypassing additional reviews of the request for legitimacy, courtesy of their urgent nature, in order to expose sensitive information.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The modus operandi was for cars to transport the drugs to within a mile of the border, where individuals would carry them into Jordan in backpacks.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
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Cravalho’s proclivity for florals over the course of the last few months may be a nod to the method dressing trend embraced by several stars promoting new projects.Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Shredders undoubtedly provide the most energy-efficient and environmentally responsible method to supply large volumes of obsolete metal as a raw material for the manufacture of new products.Steve Joseph, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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That was an initial fear among some when the plan was first mooted, as a good run in Europe — and especially reaching the group stages — can be worth millions.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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But New York based its plan on London's, which rolled out in 2003.Mo Rocca, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
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The American cowboy is an aspirational bastion of masculinity, and as Costner proves, of manners.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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Headings are solely for convenience of reference and will not be deemed to affect in any manner the meaning or intent of the documents or any provision hereof.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Nestled in the foothills of Mount Taygetus in southern Greece, Euphoria Retreat is a 45-room destination spa with its own one-off approach—a heady holistic mix of healing treatments based on both ancient Greek and Chinese spa philosophies.Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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Trade Minkah Fitzpatrick and reinvest the return on offense to build a more balanced roster The Steelers’ all-in approach on defense simply isn’t working.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Hiring them means bringing someone on board who knows the recipe that has brought them successes in the past.Giuliana Corbo, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Early recipes combined carbonated water, sugar, and vanilla or other flavorings to create a creamy, sweet beverage.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Park Hyatt Milan offers a blend of Italian style and European hospitality that matches the elegance of its iconic next-door neighbor, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which houses renowned Italian and international luxury brands.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The ensuing preview features a wild mash-up of visual styles, from trippy digital collage to dancing AI bubble people, photo montage, found footage, nature visuals and animation.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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Develop an ongoing strategy to gather data and observe what's happening in your environment.Debo Ray, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The changes in strategy come after a period of significant adaptation for the company.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to more sophisticated genetic-testing techniques, IVF—an expensive, invasive treatment originally developed to help people with fertility troubles—is becoming a tool for optimizing health.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Police already utilize varying tracking techniques, including the use of drones and GPS trackers that can be fired and affixed to a fleeing vehicle.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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