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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His current best theory is that it’s generated by quantum processes, suggesting that awareness exists on a continuous spectrum across all matter rather than remaining the exclusive domain of mammalian brains.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Rate setting is overseen by state regulators during yearlong legal processes like the one unfolding in Phoenix, where customers and advocacy groups can petition to participate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It did not answer the questions, but in a statement said: "We do not comment on our internal hiring processes, staff members are not public-facing elected members."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

By linking specific brain connectivity patterns to distinct molecular processes, the work provides a foundation for future precision medicine strategies in autism.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Heqet continued to describe every process he was taught at the goldhouse, but the more interesting the processes, the more complicated they were, and the harder they were to describe.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw