as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
showed me a different knitting technique
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Recent Examples of technique
Built by Boise firm EarthCraft Construction, the property features several low-tech solutions to familiar problems such as environmental controls and heating water, and is built with centuries-old techniques to produce a luxurious property.
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Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026
The review notes that neuromuscular coordination may matter as much as ligament flexibility, meaning strength and technique likely play a larger role than timing alone.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Novel cryptography techniques are designed to defend against quantum computers.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
In its statement, Anthropic said the government had identified a specific technique that could allow users to circumvent some narrow safeguards for Fable 5.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 June 2026
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Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026
The review notes that neuromuscular coordination may matter as much as ligament flexibility, meaning strength and technique likely play a larger role than timing alone.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Novel cryptography techniques are designed to defend against quantum computers.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
In its statement, Anthropic said the government had identified a specific technique that could allow users to circumvent some narrow safeguards for Fable 5.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for technique
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technique
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In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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SpaceX exposure in other portfolios While SpaceX will be fast-tracked into some indexes that are popular choices in retirement accounts, there are also other methods for getting access in standard brokerage accounts.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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OpenAI was reportedly served with a subpoena seeking information about its approach to advertising, consumer and health data, minor and senior users and models, among other activities.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Supporting small businesses also played a major role in her strategy.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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The Iran war has vindicated China’s national clean energy industrial strategy driving its commanding technological superiority in solar, batteries, wind, electric vehicles and nuclear energy.—
Sam Liccardo,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Whatever the ask, a new data indexing methodology allows Siri to better track, access, and provide the information.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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The sarcasm-and-saga methodology is being applied to something that’s too thin to support it.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2026
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What a way for the Americans to get their World Cup journey started, dominating Paraguay 4-1 to secure the full three points in their opening game.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technique. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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