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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
Here, Chinese laborers, factory workers, seamstresses, nail technicians, and cooks take glorious center stage, their lives and deepest yearnings made epic.
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Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
It is said that the great technicians fall in love with the ball first, the sport second.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
However, without continuous hands-on support from foreign contractors and technicians, these French and Sino-Pakistani jets could become severely underutilized.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Atmos Energy technicians are onsite working with Dallas Fire Rescue and other emergency management personnel.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Atmos said that its technicians are working with first responders and that natural gas service in the immediate area is off.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Amazon said the project could create about 30 jobs in Nampa, including drone operators and maintenance technicians.
—Noah Daly
updated May 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
Detectives responded to the home in the 16000 block of Londelius Street shortly after patrol officers from the Devonshire Division arrived and immediately began examining the crime scene along with forensic technicians.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
The theaters launched and nurtured the careers of thousands of actors, directors, designers and technicians, including such notable talents as Mandy Patinkin, Shelley Long, Mark Jacoby and Frank Galati.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
It is said that the great technicians fall in love with the ball first, the sport second.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
However, without continuous hands-on support from foreign contractors and technicians, these French and Sino-Pakistani jets could become severely underutilized.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Atmos Energy technicians are onsite working with Dallas Fire Rescue and other emergency management personnel.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Atmos said that its technicians are working with first responders and that natural gas service in the immediate area is off.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Amazon said the project could create about 30 jobs in Nampa, including drone operators and maintenance technicians.
—Noah Daly
updated May 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
Detectives responded to the home in the 16000 block of Londelius Street shortly after patrol officers from the Devonshire Division arrived and immediately began examining the crime scene along with forensic technicians.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
The theaters launched and nurtured the careers of thousands of actors, directors, designers and technicians, including such notable talents as Mandy Patinkin, Shelley Long, Mark Jacoby and Frank Galati.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technicians
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Public health specialists and humanitarian organizations have warned that fear, rumors and mistrust within communities are continuing to threaten and slow efforts to stop the spread.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The Les Arcs focus is organized in partnership with ICAA – Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales – which will bring a delegation of film industry professionals to the festival and Industry Village.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Concerns have been raised repeatedly by women in custody, their families, advocates, attorneys, medical professionals, and the public.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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That’s why a cottage industry of consultants conducts polling and message testing to help local governments and special interests find just the right combination of words and numbers to sell voters on the need to approve them.—
Susan Shelley,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Republican political consultants are skeptical that Paxton’s place on the ballot sways the needle for Democrats.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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Some experts put the total amount of federal and state COVID money that ended up in the hand of fraudsters at nearly $1 trillion.—
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Past stowaway cases raise security concerns Situations like this one, while uncommon, sound alarms about lapses in aviation security, experts say.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Technicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technicians. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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