processes

[pros-es-iz, ‑uh-siz, ‑uh-seez, proh-ses-iz, proh-suh-seez] / ˈprɒs ɛs ɪz, ‑ə sɪz, ‑əˌsiz, ˈproʊ sɛs ɪz, ˈproʊ sə siz /

NOUN

method; series of actions to achieve result

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action case course development growth means measure mechanism movement operation practice procedure proceeding progress rule step system technique trial way

STRONG

advance channels evolution fashion formation manner mode outgrowth performance progression routine stage suit transaction unfolding wise working

WEAK

course of action modus operandi red tape

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cessation decline decrease idleness ignorance inaction inactivity stoppage

STRONG

failure halt

VERB

subject to series of actions to achieve result

Synonyms

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alter convert deal with dispose of handle prepare refine transform treat

STRONG

concoct fulfill

WEAK

make ready take care of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continue hold ignore keep neglect preserve remain retain

WEAK

forget

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, many AI companies are eager to work with studios, saying their AI tools can help speed processes and reduce costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

In addition, the research focused on a single brain region, and it remains unclear how broadly these processes occur throughout the brain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

It can affect processes on a molecular level, right up to the biology of the whole tree itself.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

The firm rewards junior employees for getting their hands dirty integrating AI and mapping new processes rather than hitting billable hour targets, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The little woman’s gray eyes fastened shrewdly on Byerley, “Barbarians—the fall of civilization—possible failure of the Machine. Your thought processes are very transparent, monsieur.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov