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

Example Sentences

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On a visit to one site, AFP journalists had to follow strict protocols, including a ride in a car with blacked-out windows.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Look for providers that use modern, strong protocols like WireGuard or OpenVPN.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"With increasing numbers of women taking part in sport across the UK, there is an urgent need for research focused specifically on women to help inform future policies, safety guidance and sporting protocols," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The bill expands on existing Defense Department protocols.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

There were all sorts of cumbersome new factors to be considered and discussed—Secret Service protocols, emergency evacuation setups, strategies for protecting our kids’ privacy now that they had the eyes of a nation upon them.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama