as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
showed me a different knitting technique
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Recent Examples of technique
Established in Grande Champagne, Pierre Ferrand combines traditional and innovative techniques and has been a perennial medalist in spirit competitions.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The construction company uses eco-friendly building techniques and materials in each project, and has built several projects to Passive House standards, including the firm’s first development project in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
As someone who’s done intense healing over the past 10 years—ayahuasca, energy work, and laser skin treatments—unfamiliar wellness techniques shouldn’t be taboo.
—Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
For nearly two years, he was subjected to medieval torture techniques, rapes and beatings, and unspeakable psychological abuse.
—Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The construction company uses eco-friendly building techniques and materials in each project, and has built several projects to Passive House standards, including the firm’s first development project in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
As someone who’s done intense healing over the past 10 years—ayahuasca, energy work, and laser skin treatments—unfamiliar wellness techniques shouldn’t be taboo.
—Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
For nearly two years, he was subjected to medieval torture techniques, rapes and beatings, and unspeakable psychological abuse.
—Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technique
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This method is about more than just writing good emails.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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As stylists performed their assorted looks, guests could walk around, speak with them about methods, and vote for their favorite styles (the bantu knots, wash-n-go, and wavy curls were front runners).Cierra Black, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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This proactive approach provides a culture in which ethical AI use becomes standard and supports both compliance and integrity.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The postseason picture is coming into focus as the end of the regular season approaches, with job security and future roster positions on the line in the final few weeks.Ben Morse, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Heavy Responsibility of AI Use Institutional investors, regulators, and other stakeholders have begun paying more attention to how companies govern their AI strategies.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The California strategy grew out of a series of focus groups undertaken soon after Gonzalez, a former state lawmaker, became head of the Labor Federation in July 2022.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which uses a different methodology to Cox Automotive, the average transaction price for a new car in December 2023 was $32,559, up from $11,399 in 1984.Felix Salmon, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
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For the most part, the Bucks have played tight games over the last month and just found a way to win at the end.Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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With that announcement, my memory raced back unhappily to the bad old days of J. Edgar Hoover — except in dramatic ways, Patel looks worse.Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technique. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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