processes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of processesnext
plural of process
1
as in procedures
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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Relevance
2
as in advances
forward movement in time or place in the process of doing this project we all learned a lot

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3
as in summonses
a written notice ordering a person to appear in court the prosecutor arranged for a process for her appearance to be issued

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processes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of process
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as in refines

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as in reprocesses

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for processes
  1. procedures
  2. refines
  3. methods
  4. progressions
  5. techniques
  6. advancements
  7. clarifies
  8. cleanses
Noun
  • The duo were among the first adopters of dermatological procedures such as injectables, lasers and other modalities — experience Frank lauded in an interview.
    James Manso, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The formula Medicare uses to calculate physician reimbursment pays specialists who perform procedures more than primary care providers who focus on keeping people healthy.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of procedures
Verb
  • Averaging these results refines position estimates, even when the camera is misaligned with the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS).
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Joaquin Phoenix refines his Oscar-winning turn as psychotic urban vigilante/revenge killer Arthur Fleck, this time revealing his insanity through pop songs.
    Armond White, National Review, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of refines
Noun
  • The stakes are high, but in my opinion, the tools and methods being proposed—while promising on paper—are unlikely to resist the gravitational pull of the entrenched culture within government.
    Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of methods
Noun
  • His signature production style — the glistening synth chord progressions that doused early OF releases in a cartoon-like technicolor — arrived subdued beneath a moodier sonic register.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.
    Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of progressions
Noun
  • Determine what techniques are used to ensure the script isn’t malicious or has been tampered with.
    Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Indeed, Galliano had invented a litany of new couture techniques for that seminal show.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of techniques
Noun
  • But healthcare innovation goes beyond scientific and technical advancements.
    Forbes Membership, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With the rapid advancements driven by AI, investing in this modern approach to leadership has never been more critical.
    Susan Hobson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of advancements
Verb
  • Scarpa’s allegory clarifies the political games-playing that few have heeded from Roman history or imperial mythology.
    Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
  • While signing Jansen clarifies the catching situation in Tampa, the Red Sox have only Connor Wong listed at catcher on their 40-man roster.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of clarifies
Verb
  • This smart air purifier not only cleanses the air in your home, but also operates as a fan, saving you from buying a separate device.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The detoxifying shampoo deeply cleanses the hair at a micro level sans stripping, damaging or irritating the scalp.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of cleanses
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