techniques

Definition of techniquesnext
plural of technique

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Recent Examples of techniques Known for combining antique techniques like Georgian cut-down settings, McCormack’s approach to design is decidedly relaxed and modern while still focusing on craftsmanship — the Mayfair location has an in-house workshop. Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026 According to Parsons, more common techniques used by federal agencies include taking control of a drone to bring it down safely or deploying another drone to capture the unauthorized aircraft with a tethered net. Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 3 May 2026 This highly economical approach enabled her to foreground editing techniques and video effects, as well as color and sound mixing. Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026 Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman have both bankrolled new efforts to wind back the internal clocks of our bodies’ cells using epigenetic techniques that have already extended the lives of mice. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026 The book, his first, is filled with his joyous, playful spin on these recipes, all doable for a regular home cook, yet leveled up with El-Waylly’s creativity and smart culinary techniques. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 2 May 2026 Guitarist Jimmy Page’s innovative production techniques, including distant microphone placement, helped create a powerful, expansive sound. Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026 But there is also a world of more shadowy techniques – a whole history of hacking shenanigans going back nearly a century. Willa Rubin, NPR, 1 May 2026 Here, John and Paul Pogue continue to use the ingredients and techniques that their ancestors have used to make bourbon at Old Pogue for six generations. Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for techniques
Noun
  • But part of the reason is that even with our most precise and accurate measurements that lead to a determination of the gravitational constant, those various teams and methods haven’t converged on a single answer.
    Big Think, Big Think, 6 May 2026
  • That means the team will need to use creativity to build the foundation of a winning team, which could include methods such as taking on dead money to acquire draft picks.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • In past years, Anthony has always delivered intentional approaches to the various Met Gala themes.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 May 2026
  • Its projects propose a dialogue between the modern world and traditional culture through innovative and honest approaches by local filmmakers.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • That’s leaving businesses across industries scrambling to reconfigure their supply chains and come up with strategies to offset the disruptions, according to the latest business surveys from the Institute for Supply Management.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
  • Törnberg’s research showed that, while numerous platform-level intervention strategies have been proposed to combat these issues, none are likely to be effective.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • Since 2010, researchers are turning to newer methodologies and technologies in an effort to seek a deeper and almost immediate understanding of consumer patterns.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.
    Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There are ways of using social media as just a private photo album or a diary, but it is designed to be public and for content to spread beyond its context.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Subway has launched a new value menu with more than 15 entrees under $5, offering more protein-forward meals at a time when cost-conscious customers are craving ways to get the most bang for their buck.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026

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