1
as in etiquette
an accepted way of conducting oneself in a given situation
Their behavior was considered a breach of diplomatic protocol.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in procedure
a preestablished method of carrying out a task and especially a scientific or medical task
The school developed a protocol for the treatment of concussions on the sports field.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of protocol
This approach moves beyond standard protocols to consider a person’s genetic, emotional and intellectual profile.
—
Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Emergency protocols: Innovations in tank durability and emergency response systems are crucial for public trust.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
More recently, some employees who spoke to ProPublica said plant leaders have urged them to speed up production — even though the consent decree aimed to add more safety protocols.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
However, current encryption protocols are clunky, hard to scale and frustrating for users, Neil Kumaran, a group product manager at Gmail Security, told Axios.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for protocol
Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Emergency protocols: Innovations in tank durability and emergency response systems are crucial for public trust.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
More recently, some employees who spoke to ProPublica said plant leaders have urged them to speed up production — even though the consent decree aimed to add more safety protocols.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
However, current encryption protocols are clunky, hard to scale and frustrating for users, Neil Kumaran, a group product manager at Gmail Security, told Axios.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for protocol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
Noun
-
Actors had to wear about 50 pounds of tactical gear during shoots, carry each other for two miles on stretchers and master radio etiquette, weapons handling, and military terminology.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Still, there is a general unspoken etiquette around what a guest should not wear to a wedding.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
This doctor wasn’t pitching me as a purveyor of the procedure, angling for press.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
-
By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The modern technique and the ancient recipes of this part of France are what create a new interpretation of Saint Emilion.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Suffolk County prosecutors have argued that the technique is widely accepted, per News 12.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Hinshelwood, born 20 miles away in Chichester, has come through the academy coaching system from a small boy to star in the first team and to be fast-tracked into the England’s under-21s at 19.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Generative systems depend on data often generated through traditional AI approaches like computer vision and predictive analytics.—
John Roese,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
This follows an executive order introduced by Trump in January aimed at dismantling DEI programs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Declared extinct in the wild in 1980, they were eventually reintroduced using a captive breeding program.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Read more on our AI policy here.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
-
Those criticizing Schumer included Susan Rice, a domestic policy adviser for former President Joe Biden.—
Zach LaChance,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Through countless films, TV series, Amblin events, awards campaigns and our public relations strategy—this is where Marvin came alive.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Yet most of the examples cited, including McKiernan’s ouster, stemmed from differing opinions on military strategy or questions of competence—not differing ideologies.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share