as in specialist
a person whose job requires specialized knowledge of the practical use of machines or science
She's studying to become an ultrasound technician.
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Recent Examples of technician
In the operating room, care depends on layers of people — nurses, anesthesiologists, surgical technicians, assistants — contributing a different piece of the whole.
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Jennifer Obel, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
The special effects technician, who was not identified, lost the fingers on one hand in a Sky Studios Elstree workshop earlier this month, Variety reported Tuesday.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Chris Aguirre, a Metro-Dade hazardous material technician, was one of the first on the scene Saturday.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia have been halted for two months after what Ukrainian officials say were Russian drone attacks that damaged the pipeline, which crosses Ukrainian territory, and that continuous strikes risk the lives of technicians trying to repair it.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Obel, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
The special effects technician, who was not identified, lost the fingers on one hand in a Sky Studios Elstree workshop earlier this month, Variety reported Tuesday.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Chris Aguirre, a Metro-Dade hazardous material technician, was one of the first on the scene Saturday.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia have been halted for two months after what Ukrainian officials say were Russian drone attacks that damaged the pipeline, which crosses Ukrainian territory, and that continuous strikes risk the lives of technicians trying to repair it.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
Noun
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Over the course of the next few days, Prince met with doctors and addiction specialists.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Since the Iran war started, officials say, some counterterrorism specialists who had been reassigned to immigration have returned to their old roles, creating a whiplash that can disrupt investigations and analysis.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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The center will also bring nearly 80 jobs, said Dale Morris, senior consultant of government affairs at American Airlines.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Apr. 2026
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Magid, a media consultant that has worked for decades with TV networks and stations, believes local and national TV-news organizations need to start giving viewers more context, depth and emotional reassurance, rather than relying on breaking news and dozens of star anchors and correspondents.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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And even the professionals have difficulty beating the stock market on a consistent basis.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The cool-cat crowd is mostly in their mid-30s and above, made up of successful professionals and tastemakers—think gallery owners, fashion execs, and restaurateurs—visiting friends and family or here on business.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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California is the most biodiverse state in the United States, experts say.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Edmunds’ auto experts have identified the five best off-roading midsize trucks right now.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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No remote operator guiding every step.—
Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The ride's operator said the attraction was completely dismantled and repaired to ensure its operation would remain safe.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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