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as in procedure
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
the process by which the elastic fibers spun by silkworms is turned into soft, lustrous cloth
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
in the process of doing this project we all learned a lot
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as in imitation
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as in to refine
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Recent Examples of process
John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Breaking that loop — whether through a typewriter, VR or writing in a different location — can jumpstart the creative process.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
The state can’t yet process unemployment claims from independent contractors and the self-employed, even though the federal government has temporarily extended benefits to those workers, St. Louis Public Radio reported.
—USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2020
Jessie Yeung, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
It's all been very difficult to process but, as well as developing important links in his career, Billy has also cultivated a network of friends who have helped him through this period in his life.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Surely, the government could force insurers to facilitate the process and resolve appeals promptly.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Breaking that loop — whether through a typewriter, VR or writing in a different location — can jumpstart the creative process.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
State Democrats and Republicans both agree that local election workers should be allowed to pre-process ballots early.
—Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
The state can’t yet process unemployment claims from independent contractors and the self-employed, even though the federal government has temporarily extended benefits to those workers, St. Louis Public Radio reported.
—USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2020
Verb
State Police investigators and a crime scene team are now processing the scene and conducting interviews to learn what led to these events, said the state police.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
It's all been very difficult to process but, as well as developing important links in his career, Billy has also cultivated a network of friends who have helped him through this period in his life.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Organizations must ensure that all personnel understand IAM policies and are trained in compliance with procedures.Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Her surgery is the latest in a series of similar procedures known as xenotransplantation, the practice of transplanting organs from one species to another.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jean-Paul Sartre once said that being human is making the idea of humanity progress.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Save 20% for a new car or 10% for a used one, but don’t ignore other dreams—small contributions keep progress alive.Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Two Anne Arundel County police officers, Corporal K. Schnell and Corporal E. Vasquez, were indicted and issued criminal summonses for Misconduct in Office as a result of the investigation conducted by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.Alexa Dikos, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
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The city subsequently released years of inspection reports, photos and criminal summonses filed against CBZ properties.Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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While great strides were made to improve and build upon the foundation that Willis Haviland Carrier laid in the first few decades following its introduction, progress in the industry has since been more incremental, focusing on refining and maintaining established practices.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Startups tend to pivot to refine their product-market fit or better meet customer expectations.Parna Sarkar-Basu, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Under that scenario, reused fake trees are better because their carbon footprint is spread over several years.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Microsoft, OpenAI’s main partner, has an exclusive license to reuse OpenAI’s tech in its own products, which expires once Mr. Altman’s company reaches the milestone.Edmund Lee, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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This method is about more than just writing good emails.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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As stylists performed their assorted looks, guests could walk around, speak with them about methods, and vote for their favorite styles (the bantu knots, wash-n-go, and wavy curls were front runners).Cierra Black, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Medications for the Condition Some prescribed medications work to slow the progression of the disease.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, getting adequate doses of vitamin C has been shown to slow down the progression of clouding.Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Manhattan prosecutors have obtained an arrest warrant, a step that could help expedite his extradition from Pennsylvania.Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Pennsylvania authorities now have 30 days to obtain a warrant from Governor Kathy Hochul for his extradition.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Process.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/process. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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