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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
By integrating satellite antennas into mobile phones and merging communication protocols, researchers succeeded in creating the world's first smartphone capable of making direct satellite calls.
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New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2025
That will be followed by a longer-term review of the city's emergency preparedness and plant protocols, which Avula said could take a couple of months or most of a year.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Block employed weak security protocols for Cash App and put its users at risk.
—Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
DeFi protocols are automating processes that previously required teams of bankers.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2025
That will be followed by a longer-term review of the city's emergency preparedness and plant protocols, which Avula said could take a couple of months or most of a year.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Block employed weak security protocols for Cash App and put its users at risk.
—Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
DeFi protocols are automating processes that previously required teams of bankers.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Handed out alongside the official program was an etiquette manual.—
Antonia Hitchens,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Read more Prison walls reveal last messages of Assad's detainees Hearts break over rescue cat's reaction to owner packing suitcase Photo of Daniel Penny on NY subway goes viral after acquittal Beyond etiquette, research suggests that strong spousal relationships contribute to well-being.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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This includes activities such as playing musical instruments or performing intricate surgical procedures.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Weak procedure ‘sets you up for failure’ Small local governments routinely fail to adhere to a bedrock principle of financial control and accountability — segregation of duties.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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Expect a moment suspended in time around a bold menu employing techniques such as slow cooking, fermentation and decoction.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Dining Saba Restaurant marries local Balearic ingredients with traditional Asian techniques, offering dishes like sushi, gyozas, bibimbap, and a silky egg custard with lobster and dashi.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2025
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The mission consists of the Blue Ghost lunar lander, the Elytra Dark orbital vehicle, and the Lunar Surface Electromagnetic Explorer Night system (LuSEE Night).—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2025
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South Korea's Yonhap News Agency said North Korea might be using a vertical cold-launch system to fire the missiles.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, the program served an average of 42.1 million people per month, or 12.6 percent of U.S. residents.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is seeking funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program.—
Joseph Flaherty,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Author Andrew Handel said the Index evaluates state education policies across several categories, including school choice programs, charter schools, homeschooling, and virtual schooling.—
Kevin Bessler | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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Noem has been a longtime ally of Trump, with a history of backing his immigration policies and proposals.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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But look, this is an intentional strategy on the part of Trump's inner circle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Baltimore City Health Department has implemented several strategies to combat the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, treatment access and harm reduction.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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