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
North Korea proliferates weapons systems, technology, parts and components, technicians, engineers and specialists and military capabilities (such as the building of underground facilities) to Iran.
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
As a live sound technician at Moondog's, Justin Capozzoli is always busy, but especially for Band Together Pittsburgh's open mic night.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Working in Rhode Island's four-season climate, technicians address both winter heating needs and summer cooling demands.
—Community's Choice Awards, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
The unions representing over 4,000 Kaiser Permanente pharmacy workers, lab technicians and other workers across Southern and Central California announced the ratification of a new four-year contract today, ending a dispute that included a three-day strike earlier this year.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
As a live sound technician at Moondog's, Justin Capozzoli is always busy, but especially for Band Together Pittsburgh's open mic night.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Working in Rhode Island's four-season climate, technicians address both winter heating needs and summer cooling demands.
—Community's Choice Awards, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
The unions representing over 4,000 Kaiser Permanente pharmacy workers, lab technicians and other workers across Southern and Central California announced the ratification of a new four-year contract today, ending a dispute that included a three-day strike earlier this year.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 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,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Veterinary specialists immediately got to work after the 2-month-old puppy was brought to the animal center on March 9, when it was found somewhere in Sierra Madre, according to a social media post.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Carney was caught on town hall video in 2024 with a female town consultant late at night.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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For nonprofit consultant and cultural writer Dawn Montgomery, travel is an inherent part of her job.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, professionals in substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselor occupations earn median wages below $60,000 a year, despite typically needing a master’s degree in psychology or a related field.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bailey, who is currently building an admin automation platform meant to be used by the current and next generation of entertainment professionals, points out that there is little to no training offered to assistants on AI use.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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Patrick De Haan, a petroleum expert at GasBuddy, said prices at the pump could start dropping as soon as this weekend, although the decline could initially amount to only a few cents per gallon.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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To some extent, nearly every gas station is polluting the ground beneath it, experts say.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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At every major-league park, the league employs a Ball-Out-Strike System (BOSS) operator who is responsible for ensuring the correct strike zone is used for each hitter – as opposed to say, the 5-foot-11 Trent Grisham getting stuck with the zone of the 6-7 Aaron Judge.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a statement to The Times, the account’s anonymous operator applauded the hack.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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