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 exchange, federal officials should withdraw ICE officers and work to build “facilities and processes to make sure folks are being treated fairly and humanely.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The Hainesport building processes 2 million items a week for delivery to stores, up from 550,000 units a week before CVS installed the automation in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Alphabet said on Wednesday’s earnings call that Gemini processes over 16 billion tokens per minute, a 60% quarter-over-quarter increase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

This allowed them to separate it from other processes that can affect stellar motion and distribution.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

“Technically, it’s the brain that processes emotion, not the heart,” Jessie pointed out.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser