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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
This approach moves beyond standard protocols to consider a person’s genetic, emotional and intellectual profile.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Emergency protocols: Innovations in tank durability and emergency response systems are crucial for public trust.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
More recently, some employees who spoke to ProPublica said plant leaders have urged them to speed up production — even though the consent decree aimed to add more safety protocols.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
However, current encryption protocols are clunky, hard to scale and frustrating for users, Neil Kumaran, a group product manager at Gmail Security, told Axios.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Emergency protocols: Innovations in tank durability and emergency response systems are crucial for public trust.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
More recently, some employees who spoke to ProPublica said plant leaders have urged them to speed up production — even though the consent decree aimed to add more safety protocols.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
However, current encryption protocols are clunky, hard to scale and frustrating for users, Neil Kumaran, a group product manager at Gmail Security, told Axios.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
Noun
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The majority of post commenters agreed that the partial invitation felt like a wedding etiquette faux pas.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to Newsweek's guide to plane etiquette, remaining calm, accommodating and patient can greatly enhance the travel experience for all involved.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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This doctor wasn’t pitching me as a purveyor of the procedure, angling for press.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 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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Suffolk County prosecutors have argued that the technique is widely accepted, per News 12.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The city's elevated rapid transit system and subway shut down.—
Time,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Hinshelwood, born 20 miles away in Chichester, has come through the academy coaching system from a small boy to star in the first team and to be fast-tracked into the England’s under-21s at 19.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The move to strip those who entered under the app of their legal status is the latest effort by the Trump administration to dismantle Biden-era immigration programs and expand the pool of migrants eligible to be arrested and deported.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Cornhuskers claimed $300,000 in name, image and likeness money for its program as well.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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As the demonstrators held their signs and offered chants criticizing Trump, Musk and their policies, horn-honking from passing motorists in support of the protestors was nearly constant.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Maher, of course, is a huge skeptic of Trump and has frequently criticized the president’s policies on Real Time.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 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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Her strategy was shaped in part by her experiences growing up.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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