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the means or procedure for doing something
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Recent Examples of techniques
The Restaurant offers refined dining where regional flavors meet international techniques; think Galápagos lobster, locally caught tuna, and produce grown on nearby islands.
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Watch the video above to see the kids learn new training techniques and apply them with their pets!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The other is exploring the use of optical and X-ray sensing techniques to detect and analyze nuclear tests from space—including any low-yield or concealed tests.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
The students have been studying jazz big band repertoire, improvisation techniques and the art of ensemble performance weekly with Larson, Rick Salonen from the University of Arkansas and Ryan Yumang from the University of North Texas.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2026
The program is guided by instructor and chef Malik Francis, who said the curriculum goes beyond cooking techniques to emphasize leadership and personal growth.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Food and drink The team tapped young-gun Singaporean chef Lynus Lin from Evernight Izakaya in London to revamp the menus, which now fuse local staples with global techniques.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Using innovative fossil reconstruction techniques, the researchers revealed remnants of two extinct species locked inside large rocks.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
The evidence was later retested as forensic genealogy techniques continued to advance.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Watch the video above to see the kids learn new training techniques and apply them with their pets!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The other is exploring the use of optical and X-ray sensing techniques to detect and analyze nuclear tests from space—including any low-yield or concealed tests.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
The students have been studying jazz big band repertoire, improvisation techniques and the art of ensemble performance weekly with Larson, Rick Salonen from the University of Arkansas and Ryan Yumang from the University of North Texas.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2026
The program is guided by instructor and chef Malik Francis, who said the curriculum goes beyond cooking techniques to emphasize leadership and personal growth.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Food and drink The team tapped young-gun Singaporean chef Lynus Lin from Evernight Izakaya in London to revamp the menus, which now fuse local staples with global techniques.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Using innovative fossil reconstruction techniques, the researchers revealed remnants of two extinct species locked inside large rocks.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
The evidence was later retested as forensic genealogy techniques continued to advance.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for techniques
Noun
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All of it is encrypted, and some of it could be stored by actors anticipating that current encryption methods may become less effective over time.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Little in the past acknowledged his preference for lethal injection between the two methods, sharing concerns over the impacts on corrections officials from participating in a firing squad execution.—
Kevin Fixler
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s what the RPA is banking on, that in the future someone will have to build on Block 780 should the approaches in Penn not be changed, as it currently is aimed at 780.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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It is considered one of the more scalable approaches, but common solvents can create environmental and cost challenges.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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The guide also offered practical advice in the form of meal and snack strategies, as well as menus and recipes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Weight-loss strategies can include increasing exercise and improving your diet.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
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The apparent gap between China’s reported capabilities and international rankings is not necessarily a direct comparison, as the two rely on different methodologies and definitions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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