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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
Social Security Administration technicians are also available to help assist with the transition to paperless checks and to answer any questions about the process.
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Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The hiring process, however, is proving to be agonizingly slow, with the first job offers for several dozen electronic technicians, meteorologists and hydrologists either just out the door or soon to go out, depending on the position.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Nearly 500 were arrested, including hundreds of South Korean engineers and technicians.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The teams include surgeons, an anesthesiologist, nurses and technicians, all serving as volunteers and paying their own expenses.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
In these bite-size courses, which can be as short as a week or two, future engineers and technicians can gain critical hands-on experience in clean-room fundamentals or an introduction to topics like lithography or etching.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
Beyond construction and power generation, the partnership also addresses the potential future use of the prototype facilities as a center for workforce training, preparing the specialized technicians and operators needed for the commercial fusion industry.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Eli Lilly said the site will bring 615 jobs to the Greater Houston area, including highly skilled engineers, scientists, operations personnel and lab technicians, and 4,000 construction jobs.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Russia is happy to bring in their own workers while training local technicians.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The hiring process, however, is proving to be agonizingly slow, with the first job offers for several dozen electronic technicians, meteorologists and hydrologists either just out the door or soon to go out, depending on the position.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Nearly 500 were arrested, including hundreds of South Korean engineers and technicians.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The teams include surgeons, an anesthesiologist, nurses and technicians, all serving as volunteers and paying their own expenses.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
In these bite-size courses, which can be as short as a week or two, future engineers and technicians can gain critical hands-on experience in clean-room fundamentals or an introduction to topics like lithography or etching.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
Beyond construction and power generation, the partnership also addresses the potential future use of the prototype facilities as a center for workforce training, preparing the specialized technicians and operators needed for the commercial fusion industry.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Eli Lilly said the site will bring 615 jobs to the Greater Houston area, including highly skilled engineers, scientists, operations personnel and lab technicians, and 4,000 construction jobs.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Russia is happy to bring in their own workers while training local technicians.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technicians
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The Vanderbilt hospital is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center within 150 miles, the top designation verified by the American College of Surgeons for around-the-clock specialists, a high volume of trauma cases, robust research and quality patient care.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Arroyo, due to her college experience, could potentially start ahead of veteran defensive specialists Naylani Feliciano and Olivia Durst.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Young professionals may seek a financial advisor to help juggle competing financial priorities while building their career.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Freedom of speech has been top of mind for industry professionals as of late, especially after Jimmy Kimmel was temporarily pulled off the air by ABC and major TV station operators Sinclair and Nexstar Media for his controversial comments about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The first step came last month when interim City Manager Jayanti Addleman announced last month that the city would freeze all hiring on unfilled staff positions and rein in expenses for employee training and consultants.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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For instance, interviews for business consultants might require them to put together a massive research report in a 30-minute interview.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of the latest shutdown deadline, OMB circulated guidance telling agencies to submit workforce reduction strategies, a move unions and legal experts warn is a blueprint for mass layoffs during a funding lapse.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some experts liken it to trying to spot a snowball in a snowstorm.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Continuity errors like this remind us that there are truly artists at work behind the scenes.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Black lacquer furniture, Ingo Maurer light fixtures and a bar by French ceramics artists are the backdrop for the creative menu of chef Taku Mikuriya.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Technicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technicians. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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