as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
showed me a different knitting technique
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Recent Examples of technique
One research technique is photogrammetry, the process of turning images into 3D models.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
New restaurants continue to open, experimenting with fusion menus and modern techniques while respecting the fundamentals.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Pilot projects are already underway to test new crops and techniques, but scaling those solutions will take time.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Guitarist Jimmy Page’s innovative production techniques, including distant microphone placement, helped create a powerful, expansive sound.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
New restaurants continue to open, experimenting with fusion menus and modern techniques while respecting the fundamentals.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Pilot projects are already underway to test new crops and techniques, but scaling those solutions will take time.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Guitarist Jimmy Page’s innovative production techniques, including distant microphone placement, helped create a powerful, expansive sound.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technique
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As long as college remains a way for upwardly mobile kids to stand out from one another, and as long as employers believe that a better college degree is a sign of a better potential worker, the American university system should survive, even if teaching methods change.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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Covering, as the method is called, means blocking the invasive plants from receiving sunlight and not being able to conduct photosynthesis.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Suzuki and Detmers both felt the walks were more a product of the Blue Jays’ approach than his control.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Yet beneath the surface, many creators are operating without structure — no strategy tying the pieces together, no plan for when the pace changes.—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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City officials credited the reduction to proactive enforcement strategies, daily police operations by uniformed and plain-clothes officers, and strong relationships with residents and business owners that support communication and crime prevention efforts.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Our team uses an in-house methodology to rank each home warranty provider.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Following Friday’s pregame festivities, Pedro Martinez made his way up to the press box and said standing on the field with his fellow club legends gave him goosebumps.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 12th House and trines Venus in Gemini, helping reflection and emotional clarity work in practical ways.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technique. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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