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the means or procedure for doing something
the city council is stuck in the last century and needs to adopt more modern methods for doing things
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Recent Examples of methods
The tracker relies on radar technology and satellites to keep tabs on Santa, according to NORAD, which notes those methods are the same ones the agency employs to protect skies over North America.
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
This is because quantum computers can defeat the encryption methods that traditional computers employ.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Unlike traditional preparation methods, many of these tools focus on specifics like tone, pace and the clarity of your answers.
—Laura M. Labovich, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Her films disrupt conventional storytelling methods by employing magical realist explorations of spirituality, labor, and the environment to critique both social and ecological imbalances.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
The findings—and the novel methods used to achieve them—could help inform conservation efforts moving forward.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Even worse, attackers can exploit large language model (LLM) vulnerabilities through methods like prompt injection, tricking systems into revealing confidential information.
—Rich Vibert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For one, past methods—such as analyzing their earwax, which builds up each year like the rings of a tree—have required whales to be dead.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Moving forward, researchers say their methods could be applied to other species, such as blue, fin, sei, humpback, gray and sperm whales.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
This is because quantum computers can defeat the encryption methods that traditional computers employ.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Unlike traditional preparation methods, many of these tools focus on specifics like tone, pace and the clarity of your answers.
—Laura M. Labovich, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Her films disrupt conventional storytelling methods by employing magical realist explorations of spirituality, labor, and the environment to critique both social and ecological imbalances.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
The findings—and the novel methods used to achieve them—could help inform conservation efforts moving forward.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Even worse, attackers can exploit large language model (LLM) vulnerabilities through methods like prompt injection, tricking systems into revealing confidential information.
—Rich Vibert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For one, past methods—such as analyzing their earwax, which builds up each year like the rings of a tree—have required whales to be dead.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Moving forward, researchers say their methods could be applied to other species, such as blue, fin, sei, humpback, gray and sperm whales.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methods
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As discussed by experts already driving AI strategies across their teams, here are four actionable steps to get the best out of your organization’s AI strategy.Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hansen suggested that practicing mindfulness strategies can help determine whether social media is causing stress or fostering connection.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the heroic and epic search for AI alignment techniques continues at a fast clip.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Google has already alerted Gmail users to a second wave of scam attacks, highlighting three particularly prevalent attack methodologies, and the mitigation advice offered is mainly sound and sensible.Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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State and Census Bureau estimates have differed in the past, at least in part because of their methodologies.Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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As the liturgical season of Advent comes to a close, here are three different ways people around the world celebrate the season – with food.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some aspire to find like-minded, respectful partners, while others prioritize their happiness and autonomy in different ways.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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These evenings were an occasion to dress up and try out my best manners.Brennan Long, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Your social manners are non-existent.Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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There are many recipes for tenderloin, and other cuts of meat, that call for reverse searing.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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How to Cook With Earl Grey Incorporating tea into baked goods, beverages, and other recipes is a surprisingly easy endeavor.Rai Mincey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Design engineer Callie Gillespie tells Robb Report that the craft features larger trim tab systems that deploy further downwards to create a wave that billows out from behind.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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This grant will be housed at George Mason University and focus on undergraduate and graduate research in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems security, secure cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure, next-generation wireless networks, and cybersecurity for smart manufacturing.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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