as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
showed me a different knitting technique
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Recent Examples of techniques
Sanjar’s hope is that land managers elsewhere in the state will be able to use the method to complement other techniques — something that the South Florida Water Management District may pursue.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
One session led by Google software engineer Deep Shah focused on new techniques intended to help manage the operational costs of running tons of AI agents.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Voles require different management techniques from other wildlife such as moles or rabbits.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Al Hanley, who is with a CDL school that trains truck drivers, teaches techniques to limit fuel usage.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Will these quantum communication techniques still be secure in a world where there’s an even more fundamental set of rules?
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
The phenomenon, called magnon splitting, cannot be captured using other experimental techniques.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Softmaxxing techniques – which can also include teeth whitening, beard grooming, or upgrading a wardrobe or hairstyle – are not usually a problem, according to Hadeed.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Other speakers will focus on the importance of dark skies, impacts on wildlife from light pollution, and lighting techniques to preserve the night sky.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
One session led by Google software engineer Deep Shah focused on new techniques intended to help manage the operational costs of running tons of AI agents.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Voles require different management techniques from other wildlife such as moles or rabbits.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Al Hanley, who is with a CDL school that trains truck drivers, teaches techniques to limit fuel usage.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Will these quantum communication techniques still be secure in a world where there’s an even more fundamental set of rules?
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
The phenomenon, called magnon splitting, cannot be captured using other experimental techniques.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Softmaxxing techniques – which can also include teeth whitening, beard grooming, or upgrading a wardrobe or hairstyle – are not usually a problem, according to Hadeed.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Other speakers will focus on the importance of dark skies, impacts on wildlife from light pollution, and lighting techniques to preserve the night sky.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for techniques
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Unlike many industrial methods that rely on toxic chemicals or pricey catalysts, this bug is low-maintenance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Over the past century, mathematicians have come up with dozens of different methods to calculate the Alexander polynomial of a knot.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Many of La Liga’s remaining relegation six-pointers will hinge on these contrasting approaches.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The research combined these approaches to create hierarchical protein-cellulose materials using phase separation—a process that allows components to self-organize into structured forms.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even when companies genuinely believe in the long-term potential of their strategies, vague or inflated narratives can create legal exposure.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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By focusing on personal stories and perspectives, the series highlights the intersection of federal power and local lives, achieving significant engagement with its effective blend of traditional reporting and modern social media strategies.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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In reaction, Afreximbank in January formally ended its relationship with one of the Big Three rating agencies, arguing that rating methodologies applied to states and multilateral institutions fail to reflect development mandates.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Other methodologies are either too expensive or wouldn’t produce timely results, current and former CDC scientists said.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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That variability also means that there is more room to find ways to save.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the fall, Williams expects to work with a new intern to help build upon this event and find new ways to bring together the older and younger generations.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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