as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
showed me a different knitting technique
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Recent Examples of techniques
These conditions had much higher fatality rates in 1776 because Americans had no antibiotics, few vaccines, no understanding of germ theory, no sterile surgical techniques and limited access to hospitals, experts note.
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Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
For centuries, cooks, artisans, and craftspeople flocked to the imperial city, where the royal court rewarded the most impressively elaborate techniques and presentation.
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Karen Yuan,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Take the look even further by pairing it with trending tones and techniques, like sheer jelly bases or watercolor renditions of your go-to berry.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Someone who is actually drawing on the tropes and the techniques of science fiction toward a different end, toward actually accessing capital markets.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Using premium ingredients and modern cooking techniques, the team serves up classic BBQ staples alongside inventive takes on fan-favorite dishes.
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Rs Editors,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
The secret lies in using the right tools, techniques, and timing.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Advances in materials as well as manufacturing techniques bring new challenges to PNNL’s NDE approach but the researchers are already working to address them.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
But it’s thoughtfully presented and gives us some useful design techniques to consider.
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Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
For centuries, cooks, artisans, and craftspeople flocked to the imperial city, where the royal court rewarded the most impressively elaborate techniques and presentation.
—
Karen Yuan,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Take the look even further by pairing it with trending tones and techniques, like sheer jelly bases or watercolor renditions of your go-to berry.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Someone who is actually drawing on the tropes and the techniques of science fiction toward a different end, toward actually accessing capital markets.
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Using premium ingredients and modern cooking techniques, the team serves up classic BBQ staples alongside inventive takes on fan-favorite dishes.
—
Rs Editors,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
The secret lies in using the right tools, techniques, and timing.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Advances in materials as well as manufacturing techniques bring new challenges to PNNL’s NDE approach but the researchers are already working to address them.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
But it’s thoughtfully presented and gives us some useful design techniques to consider.
—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for techniques
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Harford County authorities and the FBI worked with Othram after DNA evidence did not immediately identify the unknown male suspect through traditional methods.
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When using chemical methods to kill the shrub, be sure to protect desirable plants from overspray.
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The market sees diverse approaches from infrastructure, authorization, and security vendors, alongside consolidation through acquisitions and open-source initiatives.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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The federal government and states have begun investigating pricing strategies that companies report have led to higher profits.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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Our methodologies Below are CNBC Select's methodologies for choosing and ranking our best mortgages for first-time homebuyers and our mortgage reviews.
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Several of his professional efforts have centered on advancing discussions surrounding testing methodologies and safety standards.
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Go casual with denim shorts or lean more sophisticated with crisp trousers for the office — two ways Swift has styled white shirts before.
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program.
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“Techniques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/techniques. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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