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as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
for solving crossword puzzles my usual methodology is to begin by filling in all of the answers I'm reasonably sure of
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
other cardiologists have questioned the methodology that was used to conduct the study
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Recent Examples of methodologies
Forecasts on holiday spending will vary based on the methodologies used by the different organizations and businesses.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Researchers in multiple countries have replicated this finding again and again, using different populations, methodologies and data sources.
—Inna Fishman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
The methodologies not only reduce time-to-prototype but also streamline the pathway to low-rate initial production (LRIP) and full-rate manufacturing for defense and aerospace customers.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Other methodologies will produce different results.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
While a review of 28 clinical studies concluded that supplementation seemed to promote immune system response, the authors also flagged that because of all the differences in their methodologies and sample sizes, making a concrete determination wasn’t possible.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
Meta disputes the methodologies behind them.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
But this point isn't fully reflected in the report, UW system spokesperson Mark Pitsch said, potentially because the report relies on methodologies and data that disadvantage low-tuition institutions in states that provide limited aid.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
And there are so many different methodologies for this type of work.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodologies
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But the jury in the federal civil lawsuit found that Moore violated Gillispie's rights by hiding evidence that would have helped Gillispie's defense and creating unfair lineup procedures for the victims.—
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Drug policies and procedures are continuing to be adjusted to changing conditions, like in November when new sentencing guidelines took effect.—
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All the different construction methods.—
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Over decades, advocates employed such methods as petitions, public demonstrations, organized marches and legal challenges until the movement finally achieved victory with the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920, when women were finally granted the legal right to vote.—
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In 1991, the government dismantled the protectionist economic policies of its socialist past, cracking open the nation to the world.—
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These policies aren’t about forbidding all office liaisons but protecting both parties and the broader team from the professional fallout.—
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
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Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.—
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Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.—
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
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The team used vacuum or micro-injection techniques The team with LLNL’s Nuclear and Chemical Sciences (NACS) Division, developed the radiochemical techniques to purify target material.—
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This short film blends traditional animation with abstract expressionism using innovative video-to-video techniques.—
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This may seem counterintuitive, but the key is that ‘cozy’ is addressed in various ways throughout the home, not that every element is done in excess.—
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Because there are many different ways to make money outside of a traditional job, there are several types of 1099 forms.—
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“Methodologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodologies. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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