as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
showed me a different knitting technique
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Recent Examples of technique
African American pitmasters helped shape East Texas barbecue traditions, contributing techniques, flavors and restaurant traditions that spread throughout the state.
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Bert counts with him, a self-soothing technique that usually works for Kenneth.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Workshop bookings from tourists are helping skilled craftspeople stay in business — and keeping the techniques themselves from disappearing.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
As demonstrated by the Cheyenne-Arapaho Master Gardener plot, regenerative techniques can be applied to a home or community garden with positive results.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Bert counts with him, a self-soothing technique that usually works for Kenneth.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Workshop bookings from tourists are helping skilled craftspeople stay in business — and keeping the techniques themselves from disappearing.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
As demonstrated by the Cheyenne-Arapaho Master Gardener plot, regenerative techniques can be applied to a home or community garden with positive results.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technique
Noun
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Show the method, clean up the weak point, and let consistent craft build trust.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Treatment includes organic methods like neem and horticultural oils, as well as chemical fungicides, both of which should be applied early in the growing season for maximum effectiveness.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
Noun
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This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The Ukrainian approach is born of a manpower crisis, where a smaller population has been ravaged by a devastating toll from four years of Russian invasion.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Want to read more about our methodology?—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Critical to the commission was also that the city review and align its methodology and reappraisal schedule for both residential piers and mooring permits so that both user groups are treated equitably.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Just the way his approach is getting better and better every day.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski shouted two words — the first of which didn’t appear to be fit for print — and strode off the mound, the icy expression on his face frozen in place all the way to the dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technique. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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