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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
Campers will explore different book formats and basic paper-engineering techniques while designing and illustrating their own original projects inspired by stories and shared reading.
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Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Beyond the cinematic techniques, Manuel values the personal insights gained from the extended mentorship.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The agency requires its divisions, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, to train officers in de-escalation techniques and to use force only after a verbal warning, if possible, and a chance to comply.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Though the governor left little behind to solve the ultimate mystery — where the staircase led —a rare apparition surfaced from Roman Germany, preserved for 2,000 years due to the Romans’ advanced building techniques.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Ticks have evolved different techniques to survive winter.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
New elements were intentionally installed using historic techniques; for example, new stonework was installed in the keeping room (an informal seating area adjacent to the kitchen), using a random fieldstone pattern typical of homes from the era.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
What was unique about The Hershey Company was the ambition of its founder and the techniques that were put into place to promote the chocolate itself.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The couple employed local craftsmen to clear the area and built two terraces supported by drystone walls using the same techniques once employed for cultivating capers.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Beyond the cinematic techniques, Manuel values the personal insights gained from the extended mentorship.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The agency requires its divisions, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, to train officers in de-escalation techniques and to use force only after a verbal warning, if possible, and a chance to comply.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Though the governor left little behind to solve the ultimate mystery — where the staircase led —a rare apparition surfaced from Roman Germany, preserved for 2,000 years due to the Romans’ advanced building techniques.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Ticks have evolved different techniques to survive winter.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
New elements were intentionally installed using historic techniques; for example, new stonework was installed in the keeping room (an informal seating area adjacent to the kitchen), using a random fieldstone pattern typical of homes from the era.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
What was unique about The Hershey Company was the ambition of its founder and the techniques that were put into place to promote the chocolate itself.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The couple employed local craftsmen to clear the area and built two terraces supported by drystone walls using the same techniques once employed for cultivating capers.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for techniques
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When apartments are too cold, residents may turn to unsafe heating methods that dramatically increase fire risk.—
Lillian Bonsignore,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Munnichs said the community appreciates repair, but mostly traditional methods such as sashiko or upcycling old pairs into something new.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Researchers also see potential for personalized approaches by generating spinal cord tissue from a patient’s own stem cells.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Paxton began his run for the GOP nomination with a relatively low profile and less spending than Cornyn, but has kicked his campaign into high gear as the primary approaches.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Feb. 2026
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But cultural practitioners and animal advocates oppose killing chickens, citing their significance to Hawaiian heritage and arguing all other strategies should be exhausted first.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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And with the proliferation of small presses and the ascendance of self publishing as viable, if less expeditious or prestigious strategies for writers, even the indifference of mainstream publishers is not always the final word.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Run by the international Caravane Earth Foundation, this agricultural initiative has brought together global experts to research farming methodologies that combine traditional practices with innovation.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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His strict and meticulous methodologies taught some of the smartest people on the planet how to behave like complete idiots, paving the way for a new generation of red-nosed fools to pratfall onto the stage.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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The cuts are not uniform, with areas of the campus scaling back in different ways.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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This can be done in different ways, such as retrofitting a facility to emit directly into a storage location or by building vacuumlike structures to suck up emissions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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