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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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

Current evidence suggests it may have originated either through processes that create planets or through processes that form small stars.

From Science Daily • 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

However, the latest generation of premium AI hardware has migrated to 3nm processes.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Without devious reasoning or complicated emotional processes, the boy became Katie’s whole world.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith