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

STRONGEST

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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More than 130,000 molecules have already been listed, linking food compounds to human proteins, gut microbes and disease processes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

"Marine Corps and Army equipment programmes are designed to support their respective service requirements and are managed under separate authorities and processes," the Marines spokesperson said.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Mr. Berg’s argument that the pope might eventually have to apologize to AI reduces everything about humanity to processes, know-how and outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Cuts to the federal workforce have slowed the oversight and approval processes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

In a world of atoms and the void all natural processes result from the ways in which atoms jostle together.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton