as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
showed me a different knitting technique
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Recent Examples of technique
Our experts provide valuable tips on how to consume flaxseeds, including home grinding techniques and storage solutions to keep them fresh.
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Technician Pamela Cain used a mix of machine and hand-sewing techniques to put the mascot together.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Plot Twist, per its synopsis, also delves into Coben's own creative process, incorporating tips and techniques for aspiring writers to build their own.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
This technique was used in the cleanup after the Fukushima accident, so desalination systems might be able to adapt to handle the contamination.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Technician Pamela Cain used a mix of machine and hand-sewing techniques to put the mascot together.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Plot Twist, per its synopsis, also delves into Coben's own creative process, incorporating tips and techniques for aspiring writers to build their own.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
This technique was used in the cleanup after the Fukushima accident, so desalination systems might be able to adapt to handle the contamination.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technique
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Officials worked with Mi’kmaw archaeological technicians alongside both underwater and terrestrial archaeologists to excavate and document the wreck, adapting their methods to Sable Island's shifting sands.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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This design enables use across a range of environments—from outdoor gatherings to event spaces—where traditional wine cooling methods may be impractical or inconsistent.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This approach makes sense for Leaf but isn’t without certain drawbacks.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Millions of Americans are turning to AI chatbots for help with their finances, asking about budgets, debt payoff plans, retirement strategies and investment options.—
Michelle Singletary,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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So no matter what, the strategy is to save enough gas to take as little as possible on the final pit stop of the day.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The city’s methodology for valuing co-ops and condos is currently under judicial review in pending litigation, underscoring how unsettled these issues remain.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2026
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In fact, going all the way back to 2010, more than half of large cap money managers underperformed the S&P 500.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fan-favorite players find ways to shine from the depths of the later rounds.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technique. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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