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the means or procedure for doing something
showed me a different knitting technique
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Recent Examples of techniques
Known for sustainable, eco-friendly practices, Fixi blends local ingredients with innovative techniques for an unforgettable experience.
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Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Researchers plan to improve the ACB by modifying its internal components using two techniques.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Part of how The Actors’ Gang achieves this success is through varied experimental theater techniques, including commedia dell’arte, an ancient form of performance art that teaches its subjects about archetypical characters.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But with the right techniques and products, those pesky white streaks and cloudy spots don’t stand a chance.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
From techniques like deep-plane facelifts to the use of innovations such as tranexamic acid for safer, more technically proficient procedures, the field continues to evolve toward precision and care.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Washes vary from tinted stone wash and blue-black to Forever Black, which is created with lower-impact techniques that use less water and less energy than traditional denim.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
As the evening concluded, C·one announced plans to create a new AI film about his hometown region grasslands, while exploring how to better integrate AI with traditional storytelling techniques.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Yet, some environmentalists, who believe that forests should be left to their own devices, have in recent years mounted a protest against intensive forest management techniques like prescribed burning.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Researchers plan to improve the ACB by modifying its internal components using two techniques.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Part of how The Actors’ Gang achieves this success is through varied experimental theater techniques, including commedia dell’arte, an ancient form of performance art that teaches its subjects about archetypical characters.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But with the right techniques and products, those pesky white streaks and cloudy spots don’t stand a chance.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
From techniques like deep-plane facelifts to the use of innovations such as tranexamic acid for safer, more technically proficient procedures, the field continues to evolve toward precision and care.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Washes vary from tinted stone wash and blue-black to Forever Black, which is created with lower-impact techniques that use less water and less energy than traditional denim.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
As the evening concluded, C·one announced plans to create a new AI film about his hometown region grasslands, while exploring how to better integrate AI with traditional storytelling techniques.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Yet, some environmentalists, who believe that forests should be left to their own devices, have in recent years mounted a protest against intensive forest management techniques like prescribed burning.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for techniques
Noun
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Choose from any of the preferred payment methods.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, cash-averse adults may adapt methods like cash stuffing for the digital age, Bryan-Podvin says.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The reports come amid economic uncertainty for many families as the government shutdown continues and a looming deadline approaches to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food stamps to more than 40 million Americans.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sleep doctors recommend several strategies parents can use to help teens.—
NPR,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Passive House strategies were implemented throughout, and there’s rooftop solar with battery storage, high-efficiency heat pumps, and electric car chargers, among other features.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Mickey & Friends capsule is a continuation of the brand’s strategy to blend archival work with up-to-date fashion methodologies.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meta disputes the methodologies behind them.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From the ways in which games are developed to hacks for completing levels, Tan said the technology's ramifications across the sector can't be overstated.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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There are still many ways the trade truce can fall apart.—
Kerry Brown,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Techniques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/techniques. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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