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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
New communication protocols like MCP and A2A are emerging to standardize these interactions.
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Marco Argenti, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Exceptions would be allowed for students using devices to implement individualized education programs (IEPs), 504 plans, medical directives from physicians, or health and safety protocols.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
After some struggle, Riri initiates an emergency protocol that causes the suit to explode.
—Stacia Brown, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Secrecy, opposition: As the state moves forward with executions, opponents are raising concerns about the use of pentobarbital and the secrecy around the new protocol.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Marco Argenti, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Exceptions would be allowed for students using devices to implement individualized education programs (IEPs), 504 plans, medical directives from physicians, or health and safety protocols.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
After some struggle, Riri initiates an emergency protocol that causes the suit to explode.
—Stacia Brown, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Secrecy, opposition: As the state moves forward with executions, opponents are raising concerns about the use of pentobarbital and the secrecy around the new protocol.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
Noun
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Just as ticket holders are to uphold a certain level of etiquette during matches, the players are expected to do the same.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Here, etiquette experts weigh in on how to navigate pay-what-you-want scenarios.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Healthcare Administration: If agents can update patient records or schedule procedures, mistakes can compromise patient safety and violate privacy laws.—
Calum Chace,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Back in March, the Crüe was forced to postpone their Las Vegas residency so Neil could undergo a vocal procedure, though no specifics were given.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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New leaders should effectively practice techniques to regulate these emotions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Baby Hope's case was officially reopened in 2019 after a technique called genetic genealogy proved successful in cracking long-term unsolved cases like the 1988 murder of April Marie Tinsley The process involves using public DNA databases to find close family members of an unknown person.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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The low number of six teams per gender for the Olympics has irked some smaller cricket nations who would not be able to qualify through a rankings system.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Find a prescription for yourself Anyone interested in social prescribing can check out a map on Social Prescribing USA's website for a list of organizations and health systems that are doing this in some capacity.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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There’s an antitheft alarm system and an electronic stability program.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Similar to Love Island's duty of care program procedures, the contestants will have access to mental health support, after the season ends.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
13 July 2025
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Once a niche subject rarely discussed outside of academic policy wonk circles, accreditation is an increasingly hot topic among conservatives.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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In addition to the directive on COVID vaccines, Kennedy fired all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the independent panel of experts that advises on vaccine policy, and replaced them with seven new members, including several who have advocated against vaccines.—
Bhanvi Satija,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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As of now, both strategies appear to be running on parallel tracks in Washington.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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This has become something of a state religion—as much a matter of ideology as of strategy.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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