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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
But the current reality is that for more than six months, his lab has been shut down, his grad students have left and his key technician on the project was laid off.
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Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
More than 50 years after the Vietnam War, over 50 percent of nail technicians in the United States are of Vietnamese descent.
—Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Public officials of all kinds like to focus on adding manufacturing jobs to our local economies, but in the case of data centers, the competition for outstanding talent means that even junior technicians tend to receive more competitive compensation compared to similar roles in manufacturing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Having spent several weeks in rehearsals, Mabille knows everyone from the technicians to the maintenance staff.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
More than 50 years after the Vietnam War, over 50 percent of nail technicians in the United States are of Vietnamese descent.
—Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Public officials of all kinds like to focus on adding manufacturing jobs to our local economies, but in the case of data centers, the competition for outstanding talent means that even junior technicians tend to receive more competitive compensation compared to similar roles in manufacturing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Having spent several weeks in rehearsals, Mabille knows everyone from the technicians to the maintenance staff.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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Animation specialist label Gebeka Films acquired French distribution rights to the title, which will be released in the country next year.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ elite National Response Team, which provides a range of specialists who investigate bombings and wildfires, is part of the complicated recovery operation.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Of course, there are layers and layers of planning, zoning and approvals to get through before construction even gets close to beginning, but Penner said the club is working with world-class architects and consultants on designing a potential stadium for the site.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Reports from various consultants were mixed.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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An informal education professional, Eitan spent part of his captivity with Yair, and the brothers reportedly fled through tunnels during Israeli airstrikes.—
Itay Stern,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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But while many hiring professionals are concerned about applicants using AI in the process, one leader actually hunts for talent using the tech in application rounds.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Tuesday was filled with intensive coaching and mentorship sessions with Walmart and Sam's Club merchants, sourcing experts and past Open Call alumni about scaling up production, improving packaging, and strengthening their financial and operational readiness.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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The level of scientific scrutiny and expertise means these documents are trusted by environmental experts around the world.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Shapiro and other politicians also complain that grid operator PJM Interconnection LLC has been too slow to integrate inexpensive renewable energy sources onto the grid, contributing to a supply crunch even as demand skyrockets.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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As Bob throws a tantrum with the resistance’s obstinate operator, Sensei procures a rifle for Bob too.—
Robert Daniels,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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