TECHNICIANS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

technicians

noun

plural of technician

as in specialists

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 Of three skilled technicians working in one department of Roman's team, two left, according to Lisa, which put further strain on the telescope's ongoing qualification testing at the time. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Many providers have in-network technicians, too, so homeowners often don’t need to research and vet repair companies for every part of their homes. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Welders, manufacturing technicians, construction specialists, materials experts, automation professionals, and other skilled workers could all play a role in building the next generation of reactors. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 As bomb technicians struggled to disarm the explosive, the FBI raced against the clock to deliver the ransom while simultaneously hunting the extortionists. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 The Bruin’s neon sign was recently assessed for repairs, with work expected to happen after dark so technicians can see exactly what’s lighting up and what isn’t. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026 The technicians who use our platform every day aren’t asking for a smarter computer to do the work for them. — Shriram Rajagopal, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The Madison Township Fire Department staffed extra water rescue technicians after watching the news and prepping for water to flow south after seeing areas hit hard in Anderson, New Castle and Indianapolis. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026 Seasonal technicians also place larvicide in standing water, including storm drains, to prevent young mosquitoes from developing into biting adults. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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Noun

For example, the group’s Parkway MediCentre, which is located in Singapore’s Woodleigh district, offers chronic disease management services and consultations with dermatology and obstetrics and gynaecology specialists.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Industry experts are split over whether short-drama specialists or traditional incumbents possess the stronger distribution moat.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of specialists

Noun

The rates Denver has been paying the private law firm are substantially higher than averages reported by Clio, a legal technology company that tracks billing data from tens of thousands of legal professionals.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
People who have developed hypertension during pregnancy should make sure that this remains part of their medical history so that future primary care providers and other healthcare professionals are aware of this potential risk factor.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of professionals

Noun

This kudzu costs the country $3 trillion a year, the business consultants Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini have estimated.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
As in the April 2025 open house, village officials and consultants from Kimley-Horn listened to residents who offered feedback on what was needed to provide a safer, more walkable corridor along the Village Market Shopping corridor.

— Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of consultants

Noun

Industry experts generally expect crude oil and LNG tankers to be granted priority clearance due to their criticality to global energy supplies, while container ships and other cargo vessels may face longer wait times.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
In recent studies by AccuWeather experts, excessive rainfall can contribute to insect and fungus damage in parts of Pennsylvania, which may lead to duller colors and earlier leaf drop.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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