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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
Deerfield Public Schools District 109 responded to the investigation in a statement to Fox News Digital and, like the IHSA, cited the Illinois Human Rights Act for its protocols.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Zero visibility protocol: In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
The authors consulted virologists to create an extremely difficult practical test which measured the ability to troubleshoot complex lab procedures and protocols.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Significantly, the charges do not address anyone who actually used Tornado Cash to launder ill gotten gains, only the individuals responsible for creating the code central to the Tornado Cash protocol.
—Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Zero visibility protocol: In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
The authors consulted virologists to create an extremely difficult practical test which measured the ability to troubleshoot complex lab procedures and protocols.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Significantly, the charges do not address anyone who actually used Tornado Cash to launder ill gotten gains, only the individuals responsible for creating the code central to the Tornado Cash protocol.
—Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Today’s etiquette does require hosts to ask in advance whether their guests have eating restrictions.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Her rough day doesn't trump basic transit etiquette … Her bag doesn't pay fare, and your actions were justified.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The suit claims that the government's demands for input on Harvard's hiring and admissions violate the university's First Amendment rights, and that the funding freeze hasn't followed the procedures laid out in federal law.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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These were not the rules of the liberal international order, which sought to supplant power politics with legal procedures.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Modern tailoring techniques span from crafty embellishments à la Diotima to high-shine and bold color from Wales Bonner; the details are as diverse as the diaspora.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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The next police chief for Fort Worth should possess a combination of strong leadership skills, integrity, excellent communication skills, community orientation, and a thorough understanding of current law enforcement strategies and techniques.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The change, which McMahon unveiled on April 21 and has been expected for months, represents the last major cog in the wheel of the U.S. student loan repayment system to start spinning again since the coronavirus pandemic.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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But neither Madrid’s change of system nor their opponents’ rotations served to improve Ancelotti’s attacking play in the first half.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Between 2021 and 2023, the state’s vacation buyback program paid employees $288 million for unused hours.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Portal builds a team, but culture develops a program.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
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One day later, the NCAA revised its gender eligibility policy to restrict participation in the women's category to only biological females.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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At the Great Place to Work For All Summit, a leadership event in Las Vegas, CEO Anthony Capuano recalled the debate over whether Marriott should make changes to its DEI policies.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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However, Keena said that strategy may not be as effective this time around.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Outpacing services and community expectations while chasing tax dollars is not a long-term winning strategy.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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