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 Keeping high-energy laser weapons operational has long depended on specialized technicians and delicate fiber optic repairs. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026 After the agent was implemented, technicians moved faster, tickets closed faster, response times dropped, but the downtime didn't. — Sanjay Brahmawar, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 When the performance finished, those technicians rushed to spray their now sizzling lidar with coolant following that four-minute exertion. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026 His challenge will be to understand NFL concepts and defend shifty technicians. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 21 July 2026 At her first sonogram while pregnant with her son, Sallie Bennett said technicians thought there was a problem with her amniotic sac, but later pivoted to an issue with the fetus’ left hand. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2026 The effort seeks to specifically train data center technicians, and after completing the 5-week program, a job is guaranteed on one of Meta’s sites. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 July 2026 The children spend anywhere between 25-40 hours a week with the analysts and technicians at the clinic. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 Positive reviews consistently praise specific technicians by name. — Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 July 2026

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Noun

The belugas were accompanied by aquatic medicine specialists, veterinarians and caretakers along the trip.

— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 July 2026
While intelligence, list building, digital operations and repeatable strategy work aren't entirely automated, these tasks can now be completed by salespeople in minutes, rather than needing specialists to hand over the research.

— Rafael Moiseev, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of specialists

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But now days after the final, local hospitality professionals say the weeks of the World Cup weren’t the boon promised, and for some, the event may have sidelined other potential business.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
But Paramount is battling a pair of lawsuits filed by a consortium of 12 states and from the Writers Guild of America, which represents many entertainment professionals who work in Hollywood.

— Clare Lombardo, NPR, 24 July 2026

Definition of professionals

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North Texas Histories/Historias de North Texas, a team of consultants, will work with the design team to have a prototype of the exhibition displays ready for community input by next summer.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Find out whether workflows are preconfigured or built from scratch, whether the vendor manages that process, hands it to you or requires consultants, and who owns model upgrades when the underlying AI changes.

— Jim Barnett, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of consultants

Noun

Looking ahead Audemard, the retired geologist who warned about a large-scale earthquake for years, said the experts’ recommendations need to be reflected in laws and building codes.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Whether discovering familyrun wineries, exploring historic neighborhoods with local experts, or simply lingering over lunch in a quiet piazza, travelers have the freedom to engage with each destination at their own pace.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

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