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a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
followed the procedure for replacing the broken part exactly as the owner's manual instructed
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Recent Examples of procedure
Left heart catheterization: This procedure helps measure how well your heart is functioning.
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Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Critics say increasing insurers' control of the program would trap consumers in health plans that are costlier to taxpayers and that can restrict their care, including by imposing onerous prior authorization requirements for some procedures.
—Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
By Jamie Ducharme October 30, 2024 7:16 AM EDT
Five years ago, John Cho’s father became paralyzed after a medical procedure went wrong, leaving him with few ways to exercise.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Using a procedure that delivers medicine into the bone marrow, the medical team gave Brigland a starting dose of the antivenom Anavip.
—Jackie Fortiér, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Critics say increasing insurers' control of the program would trap consumers in health plans that are costlier to taxpayers and that can restrict their care, including by imposing onerous prior authorization requirements for some procedures.
—Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
By Jamie Ducharme October 30, 2024 7:16 AM EDT
Five years ago, John Cho’s father became paralyzed after a medical procedure went wrong, leaving him with few ways to exercise.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Using a procedure that delivers medicine into the bone marrow, the medical team gave Brigland a starting dose of the antivenom Anavip.
—Jackie Fortiér, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
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Was that the same process for the movie? Same process.James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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Managing osteoporosis is a long-term process that requires ongoing commitment to lifestyle changes.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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During the campaign, Swalwell took a stance against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price and some of Democrats’ most progressive policies in immigration, while Kruttiventi pitched voters to support his moderate Republican platform that focused on public safety and stricter immigration.Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Heritage Bank Center's bag policy, parking and more The only bags permitted inside the arena are clear plastic bags no larger than 12x1x6 inches and clutch purses no larger than 1x6x4.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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This confirmed that the original milk-raiding birds were passing on their methods to various flocks.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Arc Ultra offers a solid selection of wireless connectivity methods.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Refuting Trump’s claim, Selzer told CNN her polling methodology has not changed one bit since the time her surveys in 2016 and 2020 pointed to Trump leading in the state.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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These companies are already experiencing the benefits, including 2% lower operating costs and 3% lower inventory The critical ‘human’ component of the RISE methodology is the RISE Enterprise Architect (EA).Thomas Saueressig, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Many industry experts believe Trump will end those programs.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The program, held at the Kentucky Opera Center for Cultural Health, is led by professional teaching artists.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Fall prevention strategies and balance training are crucial and can help reduce the risk of fractures.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Avoiding boredom of sitting in the same spot day after day. Cons of Mobile Hunting the Rut As with all hunting strategies, mobile hunting during the rut does have some drawbacks as well.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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This method is an even more minimalistic approach than a stand, saddle, or hub-style hunting blind.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Read more about ProPublica’s approach to investigative journalism in our ethics code.ProPublica, ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
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Here’s the latest on what that means for consumers, federal agencies, corporate America, and — of course — Elon Musk.William Gavin, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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One piece of information or one name that someone provides can really change the course of a case.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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