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the means or procedure for doing something
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Recent Examples of technique
Advertisement Malinin’s technique is generally the key to his consistency, says Paul Wylie, who won silver at the 1992 Olympics.
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Alice Park, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
According to the researchers, the alloy’s composition may indicate deliberate alloying techniques, access to advanced metallurgical knowledge, or possible long-distance trade networks and specialized ore sources.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
This level of oversight and focus is what separates expert DHI centers from clinics that merely advertise the technique.
—Daniel Fusch, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Using this technique, the government is breeding sterile, non-infected, male flies at a facility in Panama.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
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Alice Park, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
According to the researchers, the alloy’s composition may indicate deliberate alloying techniques, access to advanced metallurgical knowledge, or possible long-distance trade networks and specialized ore sources.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
This level of oversight and focus is what separates expert DHI centers from clinics that merely advertise the technique.
—Daniel Fusch, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Using this technique, the government is breeding sterile, non-infected, male flies at a facility in Panama.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technique
Noun
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But global warming threw a wrench into this method.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Credit cards, debit cards and mobile payment methods are accepted.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Malinin acknowledged taking a measured approach to what is widely considered the sport's most difficult jump.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mingarelli and colleagues hunted for supermassive black hole binaries using their new approach in 114 Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs), the bright central regions of galaxies where supermassive black holes are ravenously feasting on surrounding gas and dust.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jim's stock market commentary , market analysis , stock pick breakdowns , and Club Members' Mailbag offer an MBA-caliber finance education that is easy to absorb and apply to your personal investing strategies.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Now, platforms like ReelShort and DramaBox are testing out a similar strategy but leaning into low-budget, soapy series, instead.—
Lauren Wilson,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Run by the international Caravane Earth Foundation, this agricultural initiative has brought together global experts to research farming methodologies that combine traditional practices with innovation.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The actual start date may vary among countries and Muslim communities due to declarations by multiple Islamic authorities around the globe on whether the crescent had been sighted or different methodologies used to determine the beginning of the month.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Why Madagascar hissing cockroaches are actually romantic Naming a roach for Valentine’s Day is a great gag, but also these critters are capable of hissing their way into your heart.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the way the investigation is being carried out is leaving people with some doubts.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technique. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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