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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Love and blessings, fresh insights and methods, and what should be plenty of money.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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For the first time, researchers have developed a new method to transform common plastic into a medication used to treat neurodegenerative Parkinson’s disease.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The brand grew out of Pacific Pharma (now part of Amorepacific), which explains its derm-minded approach.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Materials, produce, and products are sourced locally wherever possible and chef Mauro Colagreco’s commitment to circular gastronomy further reinforces the hotel’s eco-conscious approach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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That 8-2 aggregate defeat by Paris Saint-Germain should be a wake-up-and-smell-the-coffee moment for those owners and executives who have spent the past few years congratulating themselves on a recruitment strategy that increasingly has the look of a social experiment.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Produced for under $10 million, the film is leaning into a grassroots release strategy built around schools, educators and families, including a Barnes & Noble partnership that put tickets in the hands of book buyers.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Times reported that USC’s original methodology stated fundraising would be based on semiannual Secretary of State filings, but USC later clarified that late contribution reports were also included.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Lab’s production methodology draws on a wide range of generative AI tools, including Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and Flux for image generation; Runway Gen3, Kling, Luma and VEO3 for video; and ElevenLabs, Suno AI and Udio for audio.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Bigby only missed one shot in the first half on her way to 17 points with two rebounds and an assist in only 14 minutes of action and was outscoring UC San Diego by herself for parts of the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lincoln, in the nicest possible way, is not where Spurs need to be going anytime soon.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technique. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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