as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
showed me a different knitting technique
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Recent Examples of techniques
Jacques Solovière Paris For spring 2027, Jacques Solovière Paris, founded in 2014 by designer Alexia Aubert, introduced new signature silhouettes, advanced construction techniques and high-quality leathers.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
Some are incorporating innovative finishes and maturation techniques.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The bone cancer osteosarcoma is more common in dogs than people, so scientists have learned techniques from the animals on how to treat people with the same cancer, and vice versa.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
Pricing remains 60% to 80% lower than equivalent procedures in the United States, and Sapphire FUE and DHI techniques are widely available.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
The buildings within Culdesac were placed closer together to help provide extra shade, as just another one of the cooling techniques implemented.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
At their worst, incorrect cleaning methods and techniques can sicken or kill you.
—Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 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
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
Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
Some are incorporating innovative finishes and maturation techniques.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The bone cancer osteosarcoma is more common in dogs than people, so scientists have learned techniques from the animals on how to treat people with the same cancer, and vice versa.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
Pricing remains 60% to 80% lower than equivalent procedures in the United States, and Sapphire FUE and DHI techniques are widely available.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
The buildings within Culdesac were placed closer together to help provide extra shade, as just another one of the cooling techniques implemented.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
At their worst, incorrect cleaning methods and techniques can sicken or kill you.
—Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for techniques
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While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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Consumers often rely on appearance and smell other than expiry dates to judge whether products are still safe to eat, despite the limitations of those methods.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand and South Korea are among others studying or developing similar approaches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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When considered city by city and decade by decade, there are lots of factors in home run totals, from ballpark dimensions to playing strategies to the number of long ball hitters in each lineup.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Market dynamics, consumer preferences, manufacturing considerations, and pricing strategies can all influence how products are formulated and positioned.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
18 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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While fans gather at the stadium itself, the FIFA Fan Fest and other watch parties will offer more ways to experience the game.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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One of the simplest ways, Crum said, is embracing the stress and then utilizing the body’s natural response.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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