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
Prosecutors argued that the crimes shared the same modus operandi and that many witnesses overlap.
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
That has always been her modus operandi on the show for a decade.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
Feasibility assessments are not normally the modus operandi of Trumpism.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
That was his modus operandi during the trial in this case, as well as in the New York civil fraud trial and Jean Carroll defamation trials.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
That has always been her modus operandi on the show for a decade.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
Feasibility assessments are not normally the modus operandi of Trumpism.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
That was his modus operandi during the trial in this case, as well as in the New York civil fraud trial and Jean Carroll defamation trials.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modus operandi
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
Noun
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But whatever the method, the goal was always to delight and one-up each other.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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While attempting to solve the case, the duo must learn how to partner despite Park’s never-ending skepticism of Cupp’s methods and Cupp’s commitment to stay true to herself, even if that means having brief intermissions for birding.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Implementing a proactive plan can help safeguard your career and stave off anxiety. Focus on these 7 actions.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Schumer has received backlash since helping to avert a government shutdown by aiding the Republicans in passing their stopgap spending plan over the objection of the majority of his fellow Democratic Senators and House Democrats.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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The family of a woman who was strangled to death last year during a conjugal visit with her husband at a Northern California prison has called for reforms after a second woman was killed in a similar manner.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Economists say the size and manner in which the tariffs are being handled were detrimental to economic growth.—
Lucia Mutikani,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Furthermore, this approach offers a fresh perspective by highlighting other underserved areas of the country that may deserve consideration.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The deal highlights Max’s approach in France, where the service, which launched last year, is available directly, as well as non-exclusively on pay-TV platform Canal+ and Amazon Prime.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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Winging it or making emotional decisions are recipes for turbulence, instability, and anxiety.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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This simple sheet pan recipe delivers on all of those fronts.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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The medium pile height offers a balance between style, comfort, and practicality.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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This is about style preference and body type, not gender.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The lawmakers pressed Hamilton to explain the change in strategy.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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His successor, Lip-Bu Tan, appointed earlier this month, has yet to set out his strategy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 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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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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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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