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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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Sure, the names might sound like something out of a science textbook, but don’t let that complicate things—simply put, these ingredients work together to support your skin’s health and repair process.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 20 Feb. 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
Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Palantir Technologies — The data processing stock slid 3.8% in Thursday’s premarket, building on the 10% drop seen in the prior session.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This recall is a strong reminder for food manufacturers to reinforce their labeling processes, enhance quality control, and ensure that every product is accurately marked to safeguard public health.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Sure, the names might sound like something out of a science textbook, but don’t let that complicate things—simply put, these ingredients work together to support your skin’s health and repair process.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 20 Feb. 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
Baldwin said he’s spent a lot of time digging in on the strategies of when to challenge — some of them more subtle than many catchers have probably even processed yet.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Palantir Technologies — The data processing stock slid 3.8% in Thursday’s premarket, building on the 10% drop seen in the prior session.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for process
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Traveling to Turkey for Hair Transplants Overall, Turkey offers patients many fantastic options for hair transplant procedures.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Republicans rebuffed more than two dozen Democratic amendments during the all-night vote-a-rama, a lengthy amendment process that's part of Senate procedure for reconciliation.—
Nick Sobczyk,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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Ars reported on the progress of Astroscale's ADRAS-J mission last August, soon after the spacecraft flew as close as 50 meters (164 feet) from the H-IIA rocket.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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After agreeing last year to be taken private again by its majority owner, Silver Lake, Endeavor’s balance sheet is a work in progress.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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Since that initiative started, police have made 100 arrests and issued more than 400 summonses.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
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The summonses to these financial institutions and courier services direct them to produce records that will enable the IRS to identify U.S. taxpayers who have sent or received money or documents to or from the Trident Trust Group.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Many surgeons specialize exclusively in hair transplants and consistently refine their techniques.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Starting small and scaling gradually helps refine the business model and test market demand without the stress of repaying large debts or meeting investor expectations.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Often, the instructions ask you to wipe out and reuse a pan during a single recipe.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
21 Feb. 2025
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Along with prioritizing other sustainable waste management practices, such as composting and reusing building materials, New York has the opportunity to become a leader in sustainability by shutting down Seneca Meadows once and for all.—
Yvonne Taylor,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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These methods work for a coin or two, but would be cumbersome for large deals.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, other symptoms are different, as are diagnosis and treatment methods.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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Lewis explained watching her mom’s slow progression throughout the years has been hard.—
Sarah Baniak,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Centre-backs must offer some form of ball progression, through carries and/or passes.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Authorities issued an arrest warrant and have been on the lookout for the suspect since then.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
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An arrest warrant alleged Guzman and Miller stole $200 worth of cash and marijuana from McBeath.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Process.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/process. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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