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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
Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
For a doctor, the process can end with exoneration or action by the Board of Medicine.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 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
Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Those stablecoins processed almost $6 trillion in transactions over the past 12 months.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on which he's served since 2011, and is expected to sail through the confirmation process with bipartisan backing, potentially becoming the 72nd secretary of state as soon as Inauguration Day.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
For a doctor, the process can end with exoneration or action by the Board of Medicine.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 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
Lando is now processing the trauma of losing everything while trying to maneuver the red-tape of submitting FEMA and insurance reports.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Those stablecoins processed almost $6 trillion in transactions over the past 12 months.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for process
Noun
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This includes activities such as playing musical instruments or performing intricate surgical procedures.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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This will tell you if the broker is licensed and if there have been disciplinary procedures against him or her.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise, Arkansas is 0-4 against other opponents ranked in Quad 1 of the NCAA’s Net rankings, including a 73-66 loss Wednesday night at home to Ole Miss. Calipari’s squads, composed primarily of one-and-done freshmen for more than a decade at Kentucky, typically improve as a season progresses.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
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As the month progresses, the energy continues to shift as Mercury enters Capricorn, urging you to get practical and realistic about your love life.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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He was issued two summonses for disorderly conduct for creating a hazardous condition, and obstruction of vehicular traffic, police said.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2025
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The law bars public entities from cooperating with out-of-state investigations into reproductive health care services, protects against subpoenas and witness summonses and prohibits the extradition of lawsuit defendants to other states.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American-Statesman,
13 Dec. 2024
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This year, Chanel will be investing in data collection and processes to identify evolving hotspots and drivers of carbon emissions to sharpen and refine its transition plan.—
Olivia Pinnock,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Chief Strategy Officer Suzi Watford, a former SiriusXM executive who also previously worked for Lewis at the Journal, has been collaborating with senior leaders for months to refine the Post's mission for the current age.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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There is plenty of demand in the market for a non-SpaceX medium-lift rocket, and if the company can land and reuse the first stage, that will be a bonus.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
7 Jan. 2025
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The Charging Outpost, and Rivian Spaces, the company's showroom concept, hold fast to the principles of revitalization, reusing and maintaining.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Cravalho’s proclivity for florals over the course of the last few months may be a nod to the method dressing trend embraced by several stars promoting new projects.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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Turn your method into a series of posts that showcase your genius.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But even within this progression of warmer years and ever-intensifying risks to homes, communities and the environment, 2024 stood out in another unwelcome way.—
Raymond Zhong,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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However, studies have yet to show any significant benefit in reducing the risk of developing or slowing the progression of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.—
Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD,
Verywell Health,
10 Jan. 2025
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One individual was arrested at the scene, though authorities clarified the bust was for a warrant unrelated to congestion pricing.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2025
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This development warrants attention for four reasons.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Process.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/process. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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