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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
My advice is, when the car goes in for service, let the technicians give the car a thorough visual inspection and follow their advice on fluids and other repairs.
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John Paul, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
This year, Big Sky also added LIDAR technology to some of its grooming machines, allowing trail maintenance technicians to maintain coverage more consistently and help prevent bald patches from forming.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The closure means 56 employees — including more than three dozen wine technicians — will lose their jobs between April 15 and the end of January 2027, according to the notice.
—Iris Kwok
feb. 20, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
What a Gas Fireplace Service Entails A quality service from certified technicians includes a leak test, an ignition and vent check, and flame calibration.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
While cash is preferred by many technicians, tipping in other forms is acceptable if the option exists.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Cook County clerk seeks election judges, technicians The Cook County Clerk’s Office seeks election judges for the March 17 gubernatorial primary election.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
These are your nurses, aviation technicians, business and information technology analysts, and your hospitality managers.
—Torey Alston, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Dillard also supervised other communication technicians and accessed names from their dispatches as well.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
John Paul, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
This year, Big Sky also added LIDAR technology to some of its grooming machines, allowing trail maintenance technicians to maintain coverage more consistently and help prevent bald patches from forming.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The closure means 56 employees — including more than three dozen wine technicians — will lose their jobs between April 15 and the end of January 2027, according to the notice.
—Iris Kwok
feb. 20, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
What a Gas Fireplace Service Entails A quality service from certified technicians includes a leak test, an ignition and vent check, and flame calibration.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
While cash is preferred by many technicians, tipping in other forms is acceptable if the option exists.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Cook County clerk seeks election judges, technicians The Cook County Clerk’s Office seeks election judges for the March 17 gubernatorial primary election.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
These are your nurses, aviation technicians, business and information technology analysts, and your hospitality managers.
—Torey Alston, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Dillard also supervised other communication technicians and accessed names from their dispatches as well.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technicians
Noun
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It was reviewed and edited by a team of content specialists.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Klepac, who is certified by the Passive House Institute to design exceptionally energy-efficient homes, works with specialists who seal everything from can lights and other electrical features to floorboards and crawl spaces.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Registered nurses and other licensed medical professionals at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center began a five-day strike on Monday.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Under Belgian law, circumcision is supposed to be performed by medical professionals, with the country also recently prohibiting Jewish kosher slaughter, or shechita, which requires animals to be conscious at the time of their killing.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some Republican lawmakers and consultants interviewed by USA TODAY describe it as a more pragmatic approach, on balance, that prioritizes winning above all else.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Included in Mayfield’s funding request was $250,000 for rebranding consultants involving overhead announcements, emergency messaging and telephone system updates.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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In this regard, recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can help investors make the right choice, as these experts assign buy ratings after a thorough analysis of a company's fundamentals and its ability to consistently pay dividends.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Technicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technicians. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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