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a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
followed the procedure for replacing the broken part exactly as the owner's manual instructed
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Recent Examples of procedure
Under French criminal procedure law, prosecutors determine how to follow up on complaints and whether charges could be pursued.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In one instance, Langan performed a medical procedure involving a stomach tube that caused a patient to suffer severe complications including choking, vomiting, loss of consciousness and aspiration pneumonia.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Metrópoles reported, citing the clinic's testimony to police, that Fernandes spent over 54,000 Brazilian reais — or over $10,000 — on her cosmetic procedures.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The program is designed to provide fair and equitable access to attractions, and the procedures currently in place are consistent with accessibility programs widely used throughout the theme park industry.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In one instance, Langan performed a medical procedure involving a stomach tube that caused a patient to suffer severe complications including choking, vomiting, loss of consciousness and aspiration pneumonia.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Metrópoles reported, citing the clinic's testimony to police, that Fernandes spent over 54,000 Brazilian reais — or over $10,000 — on her cosmetic procedures.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The program is designed to provide fair and equitable access to attractions, and the procedures currently in place are consistent with accessibility programs widely used throughout the theme park industry.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
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Continuing that synthesis — of theory and practice, of short-term goals and long-term ambitions — is the challenge, and the next step is closing out a team that’s in the process learning a thing or two about itself.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Each chemical reaction produced even more heat and raised the risk of a process called thermal runaway, when a reaction becomes out of control.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 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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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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Ninety minutes every other week is not enough to stay current on the FAVES methodology, ISO/IEC 42001 controls or the pace of state legislation.—
David Talby,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Eden Stuart,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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The members-program lounge located above the central bar is a perfect touch for those with kids who need some extra indoor space to stretch out, or those just looking to pass a rainy day playing some board games.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In the early 1960s, Negri was hired as the music director for the ABC affiliate Pittsburgh station WTAE, playing on various live programs and composing theme music for over 20 years.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 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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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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Dinners are typically served as three courses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Assuming, of course, those staffers don’t emulate Pelley and strongly and sharply disagree or challenge their boss in an internal staff meeting.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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