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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
At their worst, incorrect cleaning methods and techniques can sicken or kill you.
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Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 14 June 2026
The Real Problem Isn’t The Time Management Techniques Most techniques optimize what’s already on the calendar, while failing to address who put it there.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
This is a man who spent more than three months last summer in a Zen monastery learning mindfulness techniques and proprioception awareness.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Charlotte has already allocated $300,000 toward a study looking at alternative designs, modeling and simulation techniques for land use planning, Watlington said.
—Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Girnus also noted that previous government efforts to limit the export of software, such as the attempt to put restrictions on powerful encryption techniques in the 1990s, have generally failed.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 June 2026
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.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026
To resolve the debate, paleontologists conducted a study of the remains using modern imaging and analytical techniques, according to a press release from the University of Manchester.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Cal Fire officials said the terrain allows crews to practice both direct and indirect firefighting and fire-control techniques while providing agencies an opportunity to train together in incident command and fire ground tactical operations.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 14 June 2026
The Real Problem Isn’t The Time Management Techniques Most techniques optimize what’s already on the calendar, while failing to address who put it there.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
This is a man who spent more than three months last summer in a Zen monastery learning mindfulness techniques and proprioception awareness.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Charlotte has already allocated $300,000 toward a study looking at alternative designs, modeling and simulation techniques for land use planning, Watlington said.
—Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Girnus also noted that previous government efforts to limit the export of software, such as the attempt to put restrictions on powerful encryption techniques in the 1990s, have generally failed.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 June 2026
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.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026
To resolve the debate, paleontologists conducted a study of the remains using modern imaging and analytical techniques, according to a press release from the University of Manchester.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Cal Fire officials said the terrain allows crews to practice both direct and indirect firefighting and fire-control techniques while providing agencies an opportunity to train together in incident command and fire ground tactical operations.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for techniques
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Inmates challenging execution methods must suggest an alternative method.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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This fabrication process involves proprietary liquid jetting methods and additive manufacturing techniques.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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As the global tournament approaches, filling the 16 host locales with hope and angst, the people who made the decision to opt out seem OK with it.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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Officials say Bradley Early Education Center’s approaches to these key issues could serve as a jumping-off point for an LAUSD expansion in the industry.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Here, members of Forbes Human Resources Council share strategies for building communication frameworks that reduce distractions, improve clarity and help employees stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Learn about the debt relief strategies available to you now.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Despite her background, her understanding of images was not really an art historical one, although psychoanalytical methodologies of studying the history of art were emerging.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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The modern technology landscape offers no shortage of methodologies, technologies and solutions.—
Ann Blakely,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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What Labbé conveys through his prose here is the ways that soccer, at this highest of levels, can create a kind of collective experience for both players and spectators.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The pair visited Ethiopia in 2019 and met with Sahle-Work Zewde, the first woman president of Ethiopia to discuss ways to help girls continue their schooling.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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