1
as in etiquette
an accepted way of conducting oneself in a given situation
Their behavior was considered a breach of diplomatic protocol.
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as in procedure
a preestablished method of carrying out a task and especially a scientific or medical task
The school developed a protocol for the treatment of concussions on the sports field.
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Recent Examples of protocol
Comprehensive testing protocols must validate both security controls and operational procedures through penetration testing, disaster recovery exercises and full operational simulations.
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Julian Durand, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Pharmacists in the state may administer vaccines either under the direct authorization of a medical provider or by following the Virginia Board of Pharmacy’s statewide pharmacy protocols, which are usually made in accordance with ACIP recommendations.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU) last Wednesday raised questions about whether a potential lack of security protocols could be to blame for the conservative activist’s death.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Europe also has taken incremental measures to improve post-crash rescue and extrication protocols.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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Julian Durand, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Pharmacists in the state may administer vaccines either under the direct authorization of a medical provider or by following the Virginia Board of Pharmacy’s statewide pharmacy protocols, which are usually made in accordance with ACIP recommendations.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU) last Wednesday raised questions about whether a potential lack of security protocols could be to blame for the conservative activist’s death.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Europe also has taken incremental measures to improve post-crash rescue and extrication protocols.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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The story has sparked a debate about supermarket etiquette and generational behavior.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Riding etiquette is important Many e-bikes weigh more than 50 pounds.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The procedure typically begins with local anesthesia and placement of a rubber dam to isolate the tooth.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Those procedures ultimately didn’t take place, but federal officials vowed in July to overhaul the nation’s organ donation system.—
Cara Anthony,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The big focus from the new rules are on things related to teams of super heroes.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Charter schools are overseen by independent boards, overwhelmingly, like nonprofit boards of directors that manage the oversight and then follow all or most of the same government rules related to public schools.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Breast augmentation has been among the top five most popular plastic surgery procedures for almost two decades, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and patients are discussing their implants more than ever before, down to specific surgical techniques.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Material to be covered includes choosing the right camera, choosing compatible accessories and techniques to produce pleasing night sky photographs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Department of Education's Office watchdog is launching an investigation into the agency's sensitive data systems, according to a letter first obtained by ABC News.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The agency, which oversees London’s public transit system, faced a monthslong recovery effort as a result of the breach.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
19 Sep. 2025
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An entire Python program, for example, can be produced in a few seconds or minutes, instead of handwriting code that might have taken hours, days, or weeks to devise.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The program also extends support to certain surviving family members, including spouses, dependent children, and even parents of deceased service members.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Altogether, legislation was introduced this year in at least 21 states to prohibit or roll back provisions related to adding fluoride to public water systems, according to Abby Francl, policy analyst at the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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While central bank policy will have an important impact on the crypto markets, innovation in the space will be the driving force behind changes in asset prices, claimed Colkitt.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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To learn more about the interim pintail strategy, visit the Fish and Wildlife website.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Many SMBs are also exploring external partnerships as part of their strategy—not as a replacement for internal responsibility, but as a way to extend their capabilities.—
Ro'ee Margalit,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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