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as in procedure
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
the process by which the elastic fibers spun by silkworms is turned into soft, lustrous cloth
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
in the process of doing this project we all learned a lot
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as in imitation
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as in to refine
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Recent Examples of process
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
One effort that could use a dose of oxygen is the push by state Rep. Kam Buckner to secure a vote for the state legislature to launch the charter process — the most direct path toward that end under state law.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
The state can’t yet process unemployment claims from independent contractors and the self-employed, even though the federal government has temporarily extended benefits to those workers, St. Louis Public Radio reported.
—USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2020
Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Canned vegetables and fruits, breads and cheese are considered processed.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This is key to the reproductive process of most flowering plants, along with the the production of fruits and seeds.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
One effort that could use a dose of oxygen is the push by state Rep. Kam Buckner to secure a vote for the state legislature to launch the charter process — the most direct path toward that end under state law.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
State Democrats and Republicans both agree that local election workers should be allowed to pre-process ballots early.
—Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
The state can’t yet process unemployment claims from independent contractors and the self-employed, even though the federal government has temporarily extended benefits to those workers, St. Louis Public Radio reported.
—USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2020
Verb
The Springfield Police Department has processed more than 5,000 tips, conducted numerous searches across rural Missouri, and enlisted help from the FBI and other agencies.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Canned vegetables and fruits, breads and cheese are considered processed.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for process
Noun
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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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This doctor wasn’t pitching me as a purveyor of the procedure, angling for press.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the film progresses, viewers are taken through various seasons.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined. Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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She was given two pink-colored summonses by the New York Police Department — one for obstructing pedestrian traffic and the other for failure to disperse — before being released.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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Most of those offenders, 671, were issued summonses but another 313 were arrested, including 180 who had outstanding warrants, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now refining that focus even further, which companies are benefiting from trends that are too powerful to be derailed by the current forces driving the market down?—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Their team is constantly working to refine their products based on feedback from families while exploring what other essentials might be missing for kids who have outgrown the baby aisle but aren't ready for adult products.—
Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This company is an excellent example of allowing other companies to reuse materials instead of throwing away reusable materials.—
Wayne Elsey,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Play the egg tapping game With the cost of eggs continuously rising, one good way to reuse the dyed eggs is by playing the egg tapping game also known as Tsougrisma.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This method will minimize creases and save suitcase space.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Two methods could address these issues with real reform: special elections or by appointing interim officials who finish the term but cannot run in the next general election for that office.—
Bob Marshall,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even through the backwards progression, Cathy feels whole, consistent.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In fact, empathy from clinicians can actually affect the progression of a disease.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit states that on March 8, an ICE official signed an administrative arrest warrant for Chung and federal law enforcement went to Chung’s parents’ house the next day seeking to arrest her.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Lindsey Hull said last month her parents were taken into custody and told arrest warrants had been issued for them in Mexico after a criminal complaint was filed by The Palace Company alleging fraud.—
Polo Sandoval,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Process.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/process. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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