as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
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Recent Examples of technique
Originating in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), ear seeding is a form of auriculotherapy, a treatment method that uses acupressure techniques on the ear.
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Patsy Anthony, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Using advanced analytical characterization techniques, this analysis also assesses for inorganic compounds that may adversely affect laser treatment.
—Etiido Uko
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Coproducer and unit production manager Charles Newirth told Forbes in July 2024 that the effect relied on a combination of digital techniques and old-fashioned stage magic.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
According to Siple, this global reach reflects both the accessibility of remote sessions and a broader interest in approaches that combine practical explanation with therapeutic techniques.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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Patsy Anthony, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Using advanced analytical characterization techniques, this analysis also assesses for inorganic compounds that may adversely affect laser treatment.
—Etiido Uko
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Coproducer and unit production manager Charles Newirth told Forbes in July 2024 that the effect relied on a combination of digital techniques and old-fashioned stage magic.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
According to Siple, this global reach reflects both the accessibility of remote sessions and a broader interest in approaches that combine practical explanation with therapeutic techniques.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technique
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But the revival is part of a national trend toward old-school testing methods like in-class pen-and-paper exams and oral tests to prevent AI use for assignments on laptops.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Using an online filing method generally can result in fewer delays and faster confirmation.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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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 31 Mar. 2026.
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