as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
showed me a different knitting technique
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Recent Examples of technique
Students practice procedures, learn techniques and move on to real patients later.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Thirty-five study participants received relaxation therapy, consisting of deep breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation techniques.
—Maggie O'Neill, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026
The restaurant’s culinary language infuses Mediterranean (largely French Riviera flavors) inspired dishes and Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques—all with sustainability in mind.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Both techniques minimize waste and boost flavor.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Thirty-five study participants received relaxation therapy, consisting of deep breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation techniques.
—Maggie O'Neill, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026
The restaurant’s culinary language infuses Mediterranean (largely French Riviera flavors) inspired dishes and Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques—all with sustainability in mind.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Both techniques minimize waste and boost flavor.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technique
Noun
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Commercial tax-prep software programs are the preferred method for 44% of tax filers.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Every other method of addressing my shortfall, other than asking my friends for help, is more expensive than EWA.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The president's hands-off approach to managing Congress, along with his penchant for letting people jockey for his approval, hasn't been a particularly unifying force, either.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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There, he was exposed to the vanguard practices of German and American photography in the late nineteen-eighties and early nineties, which took a hip, self-aware approach to image-making.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tax season, savings strategies, and investment planning are all pulling at your attention, and your analytical mind is more than capable of working through the complexity.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the strategy has perils and pitfalls.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Our methodology To determine the best free tax software, CNBC Select analyzed more than a dozen top tax-prep companies with free tiers, examining ease of use, live support and other features.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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NetCredit's methodology calculated the national average price per ounce of single-patty cheeseburgers and medium or regular fries at the nation's 14 largest burger chains.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Stepping outside your everyday life has a way of clarifying what actually matters, and returning home with fresh eyes often makes the decisions that felt tough seem far more manageable.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Helicopter tours are a popular way to explore the cliffs, beaches and waterfalls lining the Na Pali Coast.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technique. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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