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
From technician to manager at AT&T Joe Terrell was once one of them.
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Thomas C. Zambito, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
After the incident was reported to the school, one of the school’s behavioral technicians notified a school resource officer about the student with the weapon.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Testimony about what lab technicians found is expected later in the trial.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Piper Sandler's chief market technician Craig Johnson shares a similar view.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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Thomas C. Zambito, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
After the incident was reported to the school, one of the school’s behavioral technicians notified a school resource officer about the student with the weapon.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Testimony about what lab technicians found is expected later in the trial.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Piper Sandler's chief market technician Craig Johnson shares a similar view.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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Now, Audemars Piguet is reinterpreting that model through a collaborative platform that brings together both in-house specialists and external craftspeople to co-create highly limited watches.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Outside of the labels, Moises AI, a non-generative AI music service that provides tools for musicians (like vocal isolation and mastering) appointed Charlie Puth as its chief music officer earlier this month, with the singer serving as a consultant for the company’s creative and product direction.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Garmin Smartwatch Deal The Garmin Venu 3 is a dedicated health consultant on your wrist.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Unlike many professionals who sit at a desk with constant access to email, teachers are actively engaged with students for the majority of the day.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Existing musicians, from students to professionals, also use Suno to test ideas quickly, hear melodies in different styles and generate musical fragments for use in larger works.—
Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some experts say the animal may have lost its way while swimming after a shoal of herring or during migration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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But that wasn’t the case thanks to a few expert pats of Charlotte Tilbury’s popular setting powder — a product that’s been in my rotation for years.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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As a charter operator, Urban Prep receives federal grants and per-pupil funding from CPS.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The business side of the industry, including the MBS Group, the world's largest studio operator, believes the momentum must continue.—
Hunter Sowards,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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