as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
showed me a different knitting technique
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Recent Examples of technique
The practice’s board‑certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists bring more than 75 years of combined professional experience and have performed over 18,000 major ophthalmic surgeries and laser procedures, utilizing current surgical and laser techniques.
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Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The techniques, tools and knowledge that make our country’s recipes were passed down generationally from one woman to the next.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Just from her own breathing technique to the position of her mouth.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Bar Tako, a culinary mash-up of Mexican and Japanese techniques and ingredients, has joined San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The techniques, tools and knowledge that make our country’s recipes were passed down generationally from one woman to the next.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Just from her own breathing technique to the position of her mouth.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Bar Tako, a culinary mash-up of Mexican and Japanese techniques and ingredients, has joined San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technique
Noun
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Scientists in the United States have discovered an electric field method to improve heat flow in materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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No single method or single group of people produced the confirmation on their own.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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These results highlight that classical computational chemistry methods remain surprisingly competitive, and in some cases could outperform quantum approaches, even with perfect quantum hardware.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The spa Aman’s approach to wellness is holistic and advanced, drawing on nearly 40 years of well-being practices across its entire portfolio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The program also aligns with Leidos’ NorthStar 2030 strategy, which targets growth in large-scale technology modernization and cybersecurity work for US federal agencies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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President Donald Trump‘s gamble that rising oil prices are good for the American economy may not be an effective messaging strategy with voters in a midterm year where affordability will be a key issue.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Using a methodology comprising those metrics, the chart provides a weekly multidimensional ranking of artist popularity.—
Xander Zellner,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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Even as the narrative grows more complicated, the show manages to keep the audience grounded in the crimes and Kay’s methodology.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Phillips is recovering from Tommy John surgery, while Graterol is working his way back from right shoulder surgery.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technique. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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