as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
it's always been my policy not to spread rumors
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Recent Examples of policies
In Los Angeles, past demonstrations have drawn hundreds of thousands of people who voiced their support for immigrant workers amid controversial enforcement policies.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Trump highlighted a variety of policies geared toward older Americans, including Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs that will start July 1.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The policies could also be adopted as HOA operating rules, using the two-step, 28-day process prescribed by Civil Code 4360.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The case is adding new fuel to the fight over California’s sanctuary policies.
—Peter D'abrosca , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Why did 12-year veteran Maden and 14-year veteran Algerio savage longstanding body camera policies?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
On Wednesday, a department spokesperson told CBS News Texas the changes would ensure that policies involving cooperation with other law enforcement agencies are compatible with state and federal guidelines.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The new policies have come with some criticism, as industry experts have warned about potential issues with a faster timetable.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The state has also established a Fair Access to Insurance Requirements or FAIR plan, which provides policies of last resort in areas that the private market is unwilling or unable to insure.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Trump highlighted a variety of policies geared toward older Americans, including Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs that will start July 1.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The policies could also be adopted as HOA operating rules, using the two-step, 28-day process prescribed by Civil Code 4360.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The case is adding new fuel to the fight over California’s sanctuary policies.
—Peter D'abrosca , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Why did 12-year veteran Maden and 14-year veteran Algerio savage longstanding body camera policies?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
On Wednesday, a department spokesperson told CBS News Texas the changes would ensure that policies involving cooperation with other law enforcement agencies are compatible with state and federal guidelines.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The new policies have come with some criticism, as industry experts have warned about potential issues with a faster timetable.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The state has also established a Fair Access to Insurance Requirements or FAIR plan, which provides policies of last resort in areas that the private market is unwilling or unable to insure.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policies
procedures
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General Counsel Karen Buffkin read a resolution that authorized the hiring of outside professionals to conduct a review of the system’s procedures for handling complaints and violations of policies.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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These and a whole suite of other facially race-neutral changes to voting procedures could be used in southern states to hamper Black representation.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Policies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policies. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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