techniques

plural of technique

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Recent Examples of techniques Basic techniques, the company said, like weak passwords and unauthenticated endpoints. Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Skilled Photoshop artists spent years mastering masking, selections and retouching techniques, only to watch AI remove a complex background with a single click. New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026 The important thing to know is that these techniques should only be used if your pet is truly choking – not simply coughing or gagging – and your pet should still be seen by a veterinarian afterward, even if the object is removed. Cathy M. Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 The number of Southern European fires and amount of land burned had decreased quite a bit from the 1980s to 2018, mostly because of better fire suppression and management techniques, Cordero said. ABC News, 30 July 2026 Severe cases or those not improved after four to six months of conservative therapy are typically offered surgical decompression, which can be done using endoscopic or open techniques. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 Future systems may need better protection from environmental noise and smarter control techniques to reduce the risk of the quantum Zeno effect becoming a bottleneck. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 The Philippine military later said Chinese ships had used water cannon as well as dangerous navigational techniques to try to block an effort to resupply Philippine fishermen around the shoal. Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 Wheeler said finding the right fabrics, production partners and dyeing techniques required the brand to develop an entirely new area of expertise. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for techniques
Noun
  • This allows engineers to test processing stages, collect operating data and refine methods before production is expanded.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The recycling alliance also hides its methods for determining the fees, the lawsuit said.
    Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • If tablet and laptop are to draw closer, balancing the two approaches in a single app could be the worst of both worlds.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • As the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches, Atlanta native Andrew Aydin recalls the day in late September when the devastating storm struck his community in Western North Carolina.
    Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Government officials met late Monday to talk about strategies as two backhoes continue cleanup efforts while a powerful smell envelops the area.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Over time, your media outreach experiences can influence everything from day-to-day decisions to broader communications strategies.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Valuation methodologies for alternative investments will typically involve a combination of financial modeling, comparable transactions and information from the investment manager.
    Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The launch solves a real problem in the sustainability reporting world, which is fragmented requests and inconsistent methodologies.
    Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Many schools don’t devote nearly enough time to letting kids play, which is one of the key ways primary school-age children learn.
    Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Without further ado, here's six ways to style loafers and mom-jeans through fall 2026 without letting go of all your favorite summer trends and hero pieces.
    Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

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