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a usual way of doing something
the thief's modus operandi
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Recent Examples of modus operandi
Prosecutors argued that the crimes shared the same modus operandi and that many witnesses overlap.
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
That has always been her modus operandi on the show for a decade.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
Feasibility assessments are not normally the modus operandi of Trumpism.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
That was his modus operandi during the trial in this case, as well as in the New York civil fraud trial and Jean Carroll defamation trials.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
That has always been her modus operandi on the show for a decade.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
Feasibility assessments are not normally the modus operandi of Trumpism.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
That was his modus operandi during the trial in this case, as well as in the New York civil fraud trial and Jean Carroll defamation trials.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modus operandi
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
Noun
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This method will minimize creases and save suitcase space.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of the method, defrosting is a waiting game.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, and Bangkok already on its radar amid plans for 25 aircraft and 49 destinations by 2028.—
Scott Campbell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Ahead of the Tribeca announcement, the film and plans for its HBO release were first confirmed in late March.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
6 Apr. 2025
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The family of a woman who was strangled to death last year during a conjugal visit with her husband at a Northern California prison has called for reforms after a second woman was killed in a similar manner.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Med, for example, has delivered solid ratings for years on NBC, but The Pitt has become the stuff of online discourse and fandom in a manner that feels unusual for a straightforward procedural today.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
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Many successful young entrepreneurs use this approach, developing their businesses during school breaks while focusing on academics during the school year.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This approach allows the system to generate new frames on demand rather than following traditional rendering rules.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Here are Lee’s four essential ingredients needed to develop your brand recipe.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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To make the classic version of this iconic Midwestern recipe: Dump powdered sugar into a large resealable plastic bag.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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How could this happen to such a visceral, joyous style of music?—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Use heat protectant Your hair is going to be subjected to so much more heat to create those smoother, lasting styles, so using a heat protectant is an absolute must.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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Through countless films, TV series, Amblin events, awards campaigns and our public relations strategy—this is where Marvin came alive.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump is letting the promise of AI slip away In the middle of all this tariff chaos, Trump’s AI strategy remains unclear.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Suffolk County prosecutors have argued that the technique is widely accepted, per News 12.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The modern technique and the ancient recipes of this part of France are what create a new interpretation of Saint Emilion.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Modus operandi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modus%20operandi. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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