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
Another place to check is the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence's Blue Seal Shop Locator, which lists repair shops where technicians are ASE-certified.
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Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
For example, technicians are replacing flight batteries on the SLS' core stage, upper stage and solid rocket boosters and charging Orion's emergency-abort batteries.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Chandler said those investments have helped veterans launch second careers as biomedical technicians through the Medisend College of Biomedical Engineering Technology.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Nearby, young technicians box drones ready for delivery to customers.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
For example, technicians are replacing flight batteries on the SLS' core stage, upper stage and solid rocket boosters and charging Orion's emergency-abort batteries.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Chandler said those investments have helped veterans launch second careers as biomedical technicians through the Medisend College of Biomedical Engineering Technology.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Nearby, young technicians box drones ready for delivery to customers.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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Those quotes were used to provide context and avoid downplaying the role of slavery in the Confederate rebellion, according to a former Harpers Ferry media specialist who inserted them.—
Karin Brulliard,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Declan Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, lowa, who was posthumously promoted from specialist.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Jack Horner, a renowned paleontologist who worked as a consultant on all seven films in the Jurassic Park franchise, is no longer employed as a lecturer at Chapman University, following his name appearing several times in the Epstein files.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Political consultant Gabe Rivas has 10%.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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The emirate has been steadily attracting international entrepreneurs, professionals, and of course, influencers.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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For professionals and instructors working in genetics, microbiology, or bioinformatics, this dimension of the research carries particular weight.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ying-yu Lin, a PLA expert at Tamkang University in Taipei, said the consistently rising defense budget shows that China’s military needs have not declined because of changes like economic slowdown.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Claude initially refused to cooperate with the hacking attempts and even denied requests to cover the hackers’ digital tracks, the experts who discovered the breach said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Any of these pieces of equipment in the hands of a skilled operator should be able to make quick work of an average-sized stump.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Swiss-Italian operator MSC Cruises said its vessel, the MSC Euribia, is remaining in Dubai following guidance from US regional military authorities, according to Reuters.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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