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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
The feature and editorial certainly wasn’t usual protocol for someone joining the revered British royal family.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The variation in these bills — some of which also include propositions to ban other chemicals that aren’t dyes — may be, in part, a strategy to push the FDA to change its protocols, Mande said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Health department and hospital protocols recommend babies between 6 and 12 months old who are exposed to measles receive the vaccine no more than three days after exposure.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
While generative AI provides an excellent framework for humanlike interaction, agentic AI demands a robust back-end ecosystem where AI-to-AI communication can thrive without the overhead of human-friendly protocols.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The variation in these bills — some of which also include propositions to ban other chemicals that aren’t dyes — may be, in part, a strategy to push the FDA to change its protocols, Mande said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Health department and hospital protocols recommend babies between 6 and 12 months old who are exposed to measles receive the vaccine no more than three days after exposure.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
While generative AI provides an excellent framework for humanlike interaction, agentic AI demands a robust back-end ecosystem where AI-to-AI communication can thrive without the overhead of human-friendly protocols.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
Noun
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The majority of post commenters agreed that the partial invitation felt like a wedding etiquette faux pas.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to Newsweek's guide to plane etiquette, remaining calm, accommodating and patient can greatly enhance the travel experience for all involved.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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This doctor wasn’t pitching me as a purveyor of the procedure, angling for press.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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The modern technique and the ancient recipes of this part of France are what create a new interpretation of Saint Emilion.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Suffolk County prosecutors have argued that the technique is widely accepted, per News 12.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The city's elevated rapid transit system and subway shut down.—
Time,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Hinshelwood, born 20 miles away in Chichester, has come through the academy coaching system from a small boy to star in the first team and to be fast-tracked into the England’s under-21s at 19.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The move to strip those who entered under the app of their legal status is the latest effort by the Trump administration to dismantle Biden-era immigration programs and expand the pool of migrants eligible to be arrested and deported.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Cornhuskers claimed $300,000 in name, image and likeness money for its program as well.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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As the demonstrators held their signs and offered chants criticizing Trump, Musk and their policies, horn-honking from passing motorists in support of the protestors was nearly constant.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Maher, of course, is a huge skeptic of Trump and has frequently criticized the president’s policies on Real Time.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Through countless films, TV series, Amblin events, awards campaigns and our public relations strategy—this is where Marvin came alive.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Her strategy was shaped in part by her experiences growing up.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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