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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 technicians
But spills come naturally to expert technicians chasing perfection.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Unlike the former, Luum does not plan to phase out the technicians anytime soon.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Aquariums featuring cold water and warm water fish, and information on how hatchery technicians stock waters across the state.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Evidence technicians collected the substance to be sent to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab for narcotics analysis, according to the statement.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Domestic violence training for cosmetologists Licensed hairdressers, nail technicians, barbers and other cosmetologists in Maryland will now be required to complete a one-hour domestic violence awareness training to renew their professional licenses.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Among them are janitorial and event setup workers at the convention center, housekeepers in downtown San Diego hotels, and audiovisual technicians who staff hotel meetings and conferences.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Iranian technicians helped establish production lines in Venezuela, and the program gradually expanded from surveillance drones to armed platforms.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Technical rope technicians used ropes to recover the body, which was then transported to the Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office, authorities said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Unlike the former, Luum does not plan to phase out the technicians anytime soon.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Aquariums featuring cold water and warm water fish, and information on how hatchery technicians stock waters across the state.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Evidence technicians collected the substance to be sent to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab for narcotics analysis, according to the statement.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Domestic violence training for cosmetologists Licensed hairdressers, nail technicians, barbers and other cosmetologists in Maryland will now be required to complete a one-hour domestic violence awareness training to renew their professional licenses.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Among them are janitorial and event setup workers at the convention center, housekeepers in downtown San Diego hotels, and audiovisual technicians who staff hotel meetings and conferences.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Iranian technicians helped establish production lines in Venezuela, and the program gradually expanded from surveillance drones to armed platforms.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Technical rope technicians used ropes to recover the body, which was then transported to the Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office, authorities said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technicians
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The hotline does not solve these problems for callers, but 211 information specialists use the most current local information available to refer callers to service agencies that are most likely to have resources to help.—
Matthew W. Kreuter,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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That could include adding positions like peer support specialists, addressing retention challenges like access to child care and establishing partnerships between hospitals and nearby colleges to produce a steady stream of workers.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the county does not have the money to fully staff them with medical professionals.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Additonally, the workshops’ Atlas Station 2025 sidebar, which is billed as a springboard for young Moroccan producers and directors, will support seven emerging Moroccan film professionals as well as four short films.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both consultants estimated that inflation in Caracas is currently running between 20% and 30% a month and is destined to keep rising as long as the bolivar depreciation continues.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Loomer was at home in Florida, but longtime lobbyists and consultants were discussing her activities on two separate floors of the club.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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At the time, some human rights experts voiced concerns that his presidency risked backsliding on the democratic gains made since Suharto’s authoritarian regime.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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But experts warn that older cars and electric vehicles may need some extra care before hitting the road.—
Jalen Williams,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Technicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technicians. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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