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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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First held in 1985, the annual awards celebration honors the contributions of casting professionals in film, television (both scripted and unscripted), short films, commercials, and theater.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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OpenAI has denied the company’s products were responsible for the death of the 16-year-old, Adam Raine, and previously said the company was continuing to work with mental health professionals to strengthen protections in its chatbot.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a field experiment with hundreds of consultants, GPT-4 improved speed and quality on some knowledge tasks while performance dropped on other, seemingly similar tasks just outside its strengths.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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James Drayton and Roland Mackenzie are Oxford grads, management consultants moving through roles at McKinsey and eventually building a new startup in green energy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Both of our experts say that incorporating a mix of elements helps the room feel less stark and flat.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry rather than protecting communities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Technicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technicians. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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