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
Congrats to all the nominees and all the countless artists and technicians who make every show possible and who continue to delight and inspire audiences 8 times a week on Broadway.
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Naserdean had worked as a pharmacy technician at three pharmacies in Metro Detroit, the district attorney's office said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Evanston technicians recovered additional physical evidence from the scene shortly thereafter, which helped detectives identify and locate Mitchell.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Veterinary technicians took out their tackle boxes of medications and sedated the whale, and then the tribe prayed, drummed, and offered thanks to the whale and to the people who tried to help it.
—Robin Romm, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Naserdean had worked as a pharmacy technician at three pharmacies in Metro Detroit, the district attorney's office said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Evanston technicians recovered additional physical evidence from the scene shortly thereafter, which helped detectives identify and locate Mitchell.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Veterinary technicians took out their tackle boxes of medications and sedated the whale, and then the tribe prayed, drummed, and offered thanks to the whale and to the people who tried to help it.
—Robin Romm, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
Noun
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These sorts of inquiries are obscure, specialist, niche, at the edge.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Ryan Brennan
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Lonnie Ali, the boxer's wife and co-founder of the Ali Center, is an executive producer and consultant on the project due out later this year.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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During the meeting, Elizabeth Peterson-Gower, a land use consultant representing the owner and applicant Dome Center LLC, was asked if there was a timeline for reopening the theaters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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That suggests something about who the store is hoping to draw — professionals, families, people who see tech as part of a bigger lifestyle system.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The federal gas tax has also remained unchanged since 1993, which experts say has already eroded the Highway Trust Fund’s purchasing power when accounting for inflation.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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But legal experts say Uber’s proposal to cap attorney compensation — which would apply to all car accident cases, not just those involving rideshare vehicles — risks shutting poor people who can’t afford to pay a lawyer up front out of courthouses.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Ambassador Cruise Line, a no-fly British operator targeting passengers over 50, was founded in 2021 by Christian Verhounig, the former chief executive of Cruise & Maritime Voyages, which went into administration in 2020.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Also known as the CAISO, the system operator manages the electric grid for about 80% of the state and a small portion of Nevada.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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