protocols

NOUN

rules of conduct, behavior in certain situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agreement code contract covenant custom obligation pact

STRONG

compact concordat conventions courtesy decorum etiquette formalities manners order politesse propriety treaty

WEAK

good form p's and q's

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreement

STRONG

bad manners impoliteness rudeness

WEAK

crudeness impropriety

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protocols

The administration would take a moment to review its training and protocols before another encounter ended the same way.

From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026

The blonde-haired sunglasses collector scored a minor role in the series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and took a position overseeing Covid safety protocols during the pandemic on another production.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

Other protocols promoted by influencers without medical evidence have included certain supplements, red light therapy, and donating blood to "filter out" microplastics.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Several states like California and Arizona require robotaxi companies to have law enforcement interaction protocols before they can offer rides.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

With the advance in HIV/AIDS treatment protocols, the disease has been transformed from a certain death sentence to a manageable chronic illness—but only for those with access to treatment.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French