as in specialized
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Recent Examples of technical
Outbreak control measures often rely on external people to distribute resources or provide medical and technical support.
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Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 May 2026
The final show seemed to be marred by technical snafus, with stray sounds and glitches.
—Mark Kennedy, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman do some of the best work of their careers in the central roles, but this is mostly remembered for Nolan’s technical and screenwriting wizardry, especially a last-act twist that’s unforgettable.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 May 2026
Managers, as well as being the technical and tactical leaders of their team, are also the spiritual leaders of their wider club.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 23 May 2026
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Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 May 2026
The final show seemed to be marred by technical snafus, with stray sounds and glitches.
—Mark Kennedy, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman do some of the best work of their careers in the central roles, but this is mostly remembered for Nolan’s technical and screenwriting wizardry, especially a last-act twist that’s unforgettable.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 May 2026
Managers, as well as being the technical and tactical leaders of their team, are also the spiritual leaders of their wider club.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technical
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These programs give preference to younger applicants who have advanced education and specialized skills, especially in healthcare and technology.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Developing oil in Alaska’s Arctic is a forbidding challenge, requiring complex logistics and specialized equipment.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Shop cushy seating, weather-resistant dining tables, storage solutions, cushions, planters, and lighting to suit every space—all up to 52 percent off for a limited time.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Notre Dame’s dominance has been highlighted by relentless fundamentals and limited errors, the perfect antidote to Syracuse’s free-flowing and occasionally careless approach.—
Tribune News Service,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Now, heading into this upcoming special legislative session on the state budget, my focus is on locking in funding for more local water projects — and for Resilient Florida.—
Anna V. Eskamani,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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While the exact financial impact of Operation Midway Blitz in Illinois isn’t yet known, Hilda Alvarez Rodriguez, special projects manager at the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said the vast majority of Chicago businesses did not emerge unscathed.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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“Technical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technical. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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