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as in procedures
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 advances
forward movement in time or place
in the process of doing this project we all learned a lot
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as in refines
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as in reprocesses
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Recent Examples of processes
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The fundamental processes governing brain health — genetics, neural and synaptic plasticity, and neuroinflammation — do not respect the arbitrary boundaries drawn between neurology and psychiatry.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, the Purdue example makes clear that many vulnerabilities exist at the state level — in universities, procurement systems, land markets and even political processes.
—Joe Gebbia Sr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
Once the nonprofit receives enough stories, Goldsmith plans to use artificial intelligence to consolidate their insight into actionable processes for growth that will be publicly shared.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Those promises fell by the wayside after Trump returned to the White House, and the administration began scrutinizing legal immigration processes.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
However, the experiment can't tell if the chemicals come from ancient Martian life or non-biological geological processes.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Positioned to capture a massive untapped market, Autonomous Alfie brings automation to complex manufacturing processes that require a delicate touch and high adaptability.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
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The new law will also allow residents or the state's Attorney General to sue local and county governments over their voting processes or plans.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The fundamental processes governing brain health — genetics, neural and synaptic plasticity, and neuroinflammation — do not respect the arbitrary boundaries drawn between neurology and psychiatry.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, the Purdue example makes clear that many vulnerabilities exist at the state level — in universities, procurement systems, land markets and even political processes.
—Joe Gebbia Sr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
Once the nonprofit receives enough stories, Goldsmith plans to use artificial intelligence to consolidate their insight into actionable processes for growth that will be publicly shared.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Those promises fell by the wayside after Trump returned to the White House, and the administration began scrutinizing legal immigration processes.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
However, the experiment can't tell if the chemicals come from ancient Martian life or non-biological geological processes.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Positioned to capture a massive untapped market, Autonomous Alfie brings automation to complex manufacturing processes that require a delicate touch and high adaptability.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processes
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Dozens of major health insurers, including Cigna, Aetna and United Healthcare, last year pledged to make fewer medical procedures require pre-authorization and to speed up the review process.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Walker, however, agreed with the majority that the president cannot deport migrants to countries where they will be persecuted or strip them of mandatory procedures that protect against their removal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2026
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Talley found himself back before Lyke on Tuesday, the day after another judge had ordered Talley detained while the police shooting case advances.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Warrants were issued for some of the individuals, and summonses for others.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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New York police have issued several summonses and made some arrests at past SantaCons.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Every swipe gently refines and brightens over time, but your skin still feels calm, comfortable, and unbothered.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Operating under MoDE-VLA, the system continuously refines its actions based on real-time physical feedback, resulting in substantial improvements in dexterous task performance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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All of it is encrypted, and some of it could be stored by actors anticipating that current encryption methods may become less effective over time.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Little in the past acknowledged his preference for lethal injection between the two methods, sharing concerns over the impacts on corrections officials from participating in a firing squad execution.—
Kevin Fixler
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Similar plant progressions occur by altitude on the mountains, along with the forest’s famed denizens, the wolf, coyote, moose, black bear, lynx, snowshoe hare, tick, mosquito, midge, deerfly, and blackfly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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The platform analyzes job titles, compensation levels, hierarchies, and experience requirements to group roles into logical pay grades and career progressions.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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The area benefits from weather systems, a high concentration of forest land that filters the air, a good distance from polluting industries and a population of only about 33,000, so there are not as many cars on the road.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Its improved Heart Rate Tracking filters out body movement for more accurate readings, and advanced sensors monitor sleep habits and detect signs of sleep apnea.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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And Blue Origin reuses a booster but runs into orbit issues.—
Sara Marley,
Bloomberg,
19 Apr. 2026
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And the hotel reuses coffee grounds to fertilize plants (there are green spaces on the patio and terraces).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Processes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processes. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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