as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
showed me a different knitting technique
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Recent Examples of techniques
The team used vacuum or micro-injection techniques The team with LLNL’s Nuclear and Chemical Sciences (NACS) Division, developed the radiochemical techniques to purify target material.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
This short film blends traditional animation with abstract expressionism using innovative video-to-video techniques.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
While modern techniques like Sapphire FUE and DHI have improved precision, outcomes still depend on medical planning, donor management, and realistic expectations.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Sessions are guided by attentive listening, gentle techniques, and respect for each individual’s pace and choices.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Traces of plant toxins were found on quartz Stone Age arrowheads in South Africa, the oldest known example, suggesting paleolithic hunters had more sophisticated techniques than previously thought.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Hammel-Sawyer is careful to follow the basics of Chumash weaving, using the same native plants for her materials and weaving techniques that include little ticks of contrasting color stitches on the rim, something visible in most Chumash baskets.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Coach Dad taught us more than just stroke techniques.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Known for sustainable, eco-friendly practices, Fixi blends local ingredients with innovative techniques for an unforgettable experience.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for techniques
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All the different construction methods.—
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Over decades, advocates employed such methods as petitions, public demonstrations, organized marches and legal challenges until the movement finally achieved victory with the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920, when women were finally granted the legal right to vote.—
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
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Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.—
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Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.—
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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.—
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Forecasts on holiday spending will vary based on the methodologies used by the different organizations and businesses.—
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Researchers in multiple countries have replicated this finding again and again, using different populations, methodologies and data sources.—
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This may seem counterintuitive, but the key is that ‘cozy’ is addressed in various ways throughout the home, not that every element is done in excess.—
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Because there are many different ways to make money outside of a traditional job, there are several types of 1099 forms.—
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“Techniques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/techniques. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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