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as in procedure
a way of acting or proceeding
for solving crossword puzzles my usual methodology is to begin by filling in all of the answers I'm reasonably sure of
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as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
other cardiologists have questioned the methodology that was used to conduct the study
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Recent Examples of methodology
And everything is fodder for their young brains to take in and learn from: curricula, syllabi, methodologies, as well as the behaviors, standards and values exemplified by their school’s professors and administrators.
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Patricia Schultheis, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
This led me to release three number one Amazon bestsellers of my own and then use these methodologies to teach other writers how to succeed.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 May 2025
But the study's methodology, statistical rigor, risk of bias, and lack of data transparency continue to draw criticism.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
This methodology could significantly lower computing costs further during pre-training and facilitate enhanced inference performance.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Patricia Schultheis, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
This led me to release three number one Amazon bestsellers of my own and then use these methodologies to teach other writers how to succeed.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 May 2025
But the study's methodology, statistical rigor, risk of bias, and lack of data transparency continue to draw criticism.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
This methodology could significantly lower computing costs further during pre-training and facilitate enhanced inference performance.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodology
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After undergoing season-ending surgery April 18 to repair his flexor tendon and ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) with an internal brace procedure, this second recovery period has been much smoother for Steele.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Using the cover of medical procedures, the former abdominal and digestive surgeon took advantage of moments when children were alone in their hospital rooms.—
Nicolas Vaux-Montagny,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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The only way to avoid jail is paying money, usually with a gift card, but a method becoming more common is paying by cryptocurrency.—
Wayne Ford,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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New players will need to make a cash deposit through instant bank transfer, credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, PayPal and any other preferred payment method.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Trump tests legal strategies as judges block his policies As the clash becomes a defining moment in the president's second term, conservative activists are pushing Congress to rein in federal judges and pressing Trump to intensify his fight with the courts.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Related article Colleges are canceling affinity graduations due to anti-DEI policies.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Establish a new culture, replacing the emotionless, do-your-job style of Bill Belichick with a more modern, player-friendly approach.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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The immediate alternative keeps readers engaged to learn the better approach and take corrective action.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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That’s exactly where many organizations are flying blind, building AI agents without a strategy for how to keep them running, governed and optimized at scale.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Amy Cameron – an executive, writer and producer – and Tassie Cameron, a showrunner and executive producer – founded Cameron Pictures and manage it alongside executive producer Alex Patrick, who leads on strategy and business and legal affairs.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
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The idea was to serve sharable plates of regional dishes prepared with modern techniques.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In recent years spirit-free drinks have been at the forefront of the beverage industry, at the nexus of innovation, creativity, and ambition, powered by local ingredients and unique distilling techniques.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2025
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At a time when many young people see college as the only way forward, veterans have already shown a willingness to choose their own path.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Sankey said the way the committee seems to weigh strength of schedule shortchanges the conference slate, which doesn’t include any teams among the lower half of the 134 NCAA FBS programs.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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“Methodology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodology. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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