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the means or procedure for doing something
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Recent Examples of techniques
Known for sustainable, eco-friendly practices, Fixi blends local ingredients with innovative techniques for an unforgettable experience.
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Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Researchers plan to improve the ACB by modifying its internal components using two techniques.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Part of how The Actors’ Gang achieves this success is through varied experimental theater techniques, including commedia dell’arte, an ancient form of performance art that teaches its subjects about archetypical characters.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But with the right techniques and products, those pesky white streaks and cloudy spots don’t stand a chance.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
From techniques like deep-plane facelifts to the use of innovations such as tranexamic acid for safer, more technically proficient procedures, the field continues to evolve toward precision and care.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Washes vary from tinted stone wash and blue-black to Forever Black, which is created with lower-impact techniques that use less water and less energy than traditional denim.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
As the evening concluded, C·one announced plans to create a new AI film about his hometown region grasslands, while exploring how to better integrate AI with traditional storytelling techniques.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Yet, some environmentalists, who believe that forests should be left to their own devices, have in recent years mounted a protest against intensive forest management techniques like prescribed burning.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Researchers plan to improve the ACB by modifying its internal components using two techniques.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Part of how The Actors’ Gang achieves this success is through varied experimental theater techniques, including commedia dell’arte, an ancient form of performance art that teaches its subjects about archetypical characters.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But with the right techniques and products, those pesky white streaks and cloudy spots don’t stand a chance.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
From techniques like deep-plane facelifts to the use of innovations such as tranexamic acid for safer, more technically proficient procedures, the field continues to evolve toward precision and care.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Washes vary from tinted stone wash and blue-black to Forever Black, which is created with lower-impact techniques that use less water and less energy than traditional denim.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
As the evening concluded, C·one announced plans to create a new AI film about his hometown region grasslands, while exploring how to better integrate AI with traditional storytelling techniques.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Yet, some environmentalists, who believe that forests should be left to their own devices, have in recent years mounted a protest against intensive forest management techniques like prescribed burning.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for techniques
Noun
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Many existing models still rely on empirical methods developed several decades ago.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The aforementioned methods account for around half of all participants.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Mickey & Friends capsule is a continuation of the brand’s strategy to blend archival work with up-to-date fashion methodologies.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meta disputes the methodologies behind them.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Wellington, New Zealand AP — There are easier ways to cross an ocean, but few are as slick or stylish as the remora’s whale-surfing joyride.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Electric vehicles have accelerated the search for more efficient and affordable ways to power next-generation transport.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Techniques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/techniques. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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