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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
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.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Instead, it will primarily be used for blue-collar front-line workers, the majority of whom are skilled technicians, the company said.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Many are doing well for themselves as, for example, small business owners, mechanics, contractors, electricians, plumbers, pilots, HVAC technicians, and, sometimes, musicians (including Jack Antonoff, who never graduated college).
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 19 May 2026
Among the new pathways are criminal justice and law, culinary, technology pathways such as computer science, engineering, graphic design, and video production, and health and wellness, including sterile processing and surgical technicians.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 18 May 2026
We, producers, distributors, exhibitors, filmmakers, screenwriters, technicians, cinema workers, and above all citizens, no longer wish to remain spectators.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 May 2026
The workers include ride mechanics, electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC technicians and other employees responsible for maintaining rides and facilities throughout Hersheypark’s resort properties, the outlet noted.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The system is designed to help technicians quickly identify faults by reviewing operational logs and maintenance histories tied to a robot’s ID.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Operators, equipment engineers, process technicians, materials specialists and yield teams turn billion-dollar plants into reliable output.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Instead, it will primarily be used for blue-collar front-line workers, the majority of whom are skilled technicians, the company said.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Many are doing well for themselves as, for example, small business owners, mechanics, contractors, electricians, plumbers, pilots, HVAC technicians, and, sometimes, musicians (including Jack Antonoff, who never graduated college).
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 19 May 2026
Among the new pathways are criminal justice and law, culinary, technology pathways such as computer science, engineering, graphic design, and video production, and health and wellness, including sterile processing and surgical technicians.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 18 May 2026
We, producers, distributors, exhibitors, filmmakers, screenwriters, technicians, cinema workers, and above all citizens, no longer wish to remain spectators.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 May 2026
The workers include ride mechanics, electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC technicians and other employees responsible for maintaining rides and facilities throughout Hersheypark’s resort properties, the outlet noted.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The system is designed to help technicians quickly identify faults by reviewing operational logs and maintenance histories tied to a robot’s ID.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Operators, equipment engineers, process technicians, materials specialists and yield teams turn billion-dollar plants into reliable output.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technicians
Noun
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Education — not avoidance — is what specialists in the source recommend.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Following the procedure, medical professionals will fertilize the eggs with sperm.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The professionals who excel at small talk have mastered the follow-up question.—
Andy Molinsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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That’s very different from a burdensome reporting requirement about transparency that’s going to make a bunch of consultants very rich.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Professional services firms, by contrast, are spending heavily on AI tools for their consultants and analysts but are finding that client billing rates haven't moved in proportion—the productivity gain is being competed away in pricing rather than retained as margin.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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That increases polarization and can lead to gridlock in Congress, according to experts.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Data center projects are likely to migrate to parts of Europe with lower power costs, creating winners and losers across the continent, the experts said.—
April Roach,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
18 May 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 24 May. 2026.
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