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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
That seemed to be the modus operandi for Maye Musk, who modeled in Friday’s Juzui fashion show at the Glasshouse in New York City.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
That’s the modus operandi described by investigators in a string of at least 10 heists targeting BNSF trains in California and Arizona since last March.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
The volume of aerial duels City engage in is largely kept to a minimum, with greater control being the modus operandi in any game that Guardiola oversees.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Prosecutors argued that the crimes shared the same modus operandi and that many witnesses overlap.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
That’s the modus operandi described by investigators in a string of at least 10 heists targeting BNSF trains in California and Arizona since last March.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
The volume of aerial duels City engage in is largely kept to a minimum, with greater control being the modus operandi in any game that Guardiola oversees.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Prosecutors argued that the crimes shared the same modus operandi and that many witnesses overlap.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modus operandi
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
Noun
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Equally valuable is the platform's ability to connect agents to enterprise data through various methods, including standard protocols and direct API integration.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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With this method, plants can die back and decompose and become incorporated into the soil.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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The plan focuses on economic development, infrastructure, arts and culture, entertainment, public safety and cleanliness — driving the work required to create a downtown that thrives for everyone.—
Shelonda Stokes,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2025
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Following your treatment plan can help preserve your vision.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
6 Apr. 2025
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Only a few of the artists attempt to perform the songs in the uniquely laidback manner in which Velvet originally did them.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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The fight essentially played out in that manner.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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This approach allows the system to generate new frames on demand rather than following traditional rendering rules.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Gill agrees that this approach is potentially promising.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
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Here are Lee’s four essential ingredients needed to develop your brand recipe.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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To make the classic version of this iconic Midwestern recipe: Dump powdered sugar into a large resealable plastic bag.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Beyond fashion deals, the shop’s charm is the cross-generational style advice dispensed by both women.—
Amy Tara Koch,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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And, of course, Lynch's visionary style — ever so risky, strange, and deliberately confusing — set a new standard for the medium.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Through countless films, TV series, Amblin events, awards campaigns and our public relations strategy—this is where Marvin came alive.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Her strategy was shaped in part by her experiences growing up.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Suffolk County prosecutors have argued that the technique is widely accepted, per News 12.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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No easy fixes Google had no comment on the new technique or if the company believes the new attack optimization poses a threat to Gemini users.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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