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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
Befitting their ball-control modus operandi, the Midshipmen (7-2, 5-1 American Athletic Conference) amassed 321 rushing yards and maintained possession more than 38 minutes in a 28-7 rout Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.
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Joey Knight, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
Stealth has pretty much been the modus operandi for as long as rich Americans have been putting their fingers on the scale of democracy — until Musk came along.
—Whizy Kim, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The attack modus operandi involves the use of fraudulent emergency data requests, which can request information to be supplied immediately by a business while bypassing additional reviews of the request for legitimacy, courtesy of their urgent nature, in order to expose sensitive information.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The modus operandi was for cars to transport the drugs to within a mile of the border, where individuals would carry them into Jordan in backpacks.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Joey Knight, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
Stealth has pretty much been the modus operandi for as long as rich Americans have been putting their fingers on the scale of democracy — until Musk came along.
—Whizy Kim, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The attack modus operandi involves the use of fraudulent emergency data requests, which can request information to be supplied immediately by a business while bypassing additional reviews of the request for legitimacy, courtesy of their urgent nature, in order to expose sensitive information.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The modus operandi was for cars to transport the drugs to within a mile of the border, where individuals would carry them into Jordan in backpacks.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
Noun
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In a method dressing moment, the star wore a glittering spiderweb gown and changed into a jumpsuit of the same design for the afterparty.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Urban farmers cultivate crops in urban environments using innovative methods like hydroponics, vertical farming and rooftop gardens, contributing to local food security and environmental sustainability.—
Marco Buscaglia,
Boston Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That blueprint could be handed quite the boon if Nandy pushes on with her plan.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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Stargate is President Trump’s most ambitious AI announcement yet, a private partnership with plans to build massive data centers to support the world’s largest AI infrastructure project.—
David Jeans,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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And so the manner of death — suicide or homicide — remained an open question.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Compelling subject matter only goes so far when presented in such a bland, familiar manner.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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How can a story justify that approach to a character whose violence reaches a body count in the millions?—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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This crowd-wise approach would help Trump achieve his goals.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Discover new workout ideas, healthy-eating recipes, makeup looks, skin-care advice, the best beauty products and tips, trends, and more from SELF.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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Exact recipes vary slightly depending on who is making bone broth hot chocolate.—
Korin Miller,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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If your closet could use a refresh, there’s no need to splurge—Amazon has a treasure trove of spring-ready styles, including flowy maxis, charming floral frocks, and classic wrap dresses.—
Kaitlin Marks,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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Choose styles and fabrics that don’t hide your hourglass shape and softly highlight your hips and bust while defining your waist.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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There’s one person that understands game moves and understands strategy.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The new policy, which makes a shift in the company's online ordering strategy, is an effort to streamline Starbucks' operations.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Expect a moment suspended in time around a bold menu employing techniques such as slow cooking, fermentation and decoction.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Dining Saba Restaurant marries local Balearic ingredients with traditional Asian techniques, offering dishes like sushi, gyozas, bibimbap, and a silky egg custard with lobster and dashi.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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