as in specialist
a person whose job requires specialized knowledge of the practical use of machines or science
She's studying to become an ultrasound technician.
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Recent Examples of technician
North Korea proliferates weapons systems, technology, parts and components, technicians, engineers and specialists and military capabilities (such as the building of underground facilities) to Iran.
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
As a live sound technician at Moondog's, Justin Capozzoli is always busy, but especially for Band Together Pittsburgh's open mic night.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Working in Rhode Island's four-season climate, technicians address both winter heating needs and summer cooling demands.
—Community's Choice Awards, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
The unions representing over 4,000 Kaiser Permanente pharmacy workers, lab technicians and other workers across Southern and Central California announced the ratification of a new four-year contract today, ending a dispute that included a three-day strike earlier this year.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
As a live sound technician at Moondog's, Justin Capozzoli is always busy, but especially for Band Together Pittsburgh's open mic night.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Working in Rhode Island's four-season climate, technicians address both winter heating needs and summer cooling demands.
—Community's Choice Awards, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
The unions representing over 4,000 Kaiser Permanente pharmacy workers, lab technicians and other workers across Southern and Central California announced the ratification of a new four-year contract today, ending a dispute that included a three-day strike earlier this year.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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Kari Shinneman, a tax specialist at H&R Block, was among those watching the scene develop on Monday after evacuating her office when smoke began flowing in through the ceiling tiles.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The internal medicine specialist said that, while health screenings have been the main services offered in the two mobile clinics to date, the plan is to use these resources to research how the ability to visit patients can help close the treatment loop after discharge.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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In interviews with The Star, politicians, consultants and other political experts touted Graves’ ability to use his influence in Washington to bolster Kansas City’s most important projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tila Lee, a design consultant from Calgary, found a tracking device in her rental recently.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Similarly, professionals in substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselor occupations earn median wages below $60,000 a year, despite typically needing a master’s degree in psychology or a related field.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bailey, who is currently building an admin automation platform meant to be used by the current and next generation of entertainment professionals, points out that there is little to no training offered to assistants on AI use.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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Elder law experts warn that the best protection against uncertainty, exploitation or government infringement of your independence is to plan ahead, early and often.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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For its 310 students and more than 80 children from infants to toddlers, Greenland represents a second chance at school that is free from stigma and, experts say, a model for how young mothers can be reintegrated into education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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After talking with the 911 operator, the family ran out the front door.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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