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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 technicians
Ye's only commentary at the show, according to The New York Times, was berating stage technicians over the pace of the lighting.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
On that July day, a CETI team of scientists and technicians — including drone operators, programmers and acoustics experts — were on the open ocean in waters near the Commonwealth of Dominica.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 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 union represents pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians, clinical lab scientists, medical lab technicians and clinical and administrative workers in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura and Kern counties.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Additionally, finding parts and qualified technicians for electric vehicles can be more difficult.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Within hours after the Price County sheriff’s office responded to the call, the remote woods and lake area in the far northwest corner of that county was swarming with other wardens, highway patrol officers, and technicians from the state crime laboratory.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia have been halted for nearly two months after what Ukrainian officials say were Russian drone attacks that damaged the pipeline, which crosses Ukrainian territory, and that continuous strikes risk the lives of technicians trying to repair it.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
On that July day, a CETI team of scientists and technicians — including drone operators, programmers and acoustics experts — were on the open ocean in waters near the Commonwealth of Dominica.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 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 union represents pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians, clinical lab scientists, medical lab technicians and clinical and administrative workers in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura and Kern counties.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Additionally, finding parts and qualified technicians for electric vehicles can be more difficult.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Within hours after the Price County sheriff’s office responded to the call, the remote woods and lake area in the far northwest corner of that county was swarming with other wardens, highway patrol officers, and technicians from the state crime laboratory.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia have been halted for nearly two months after what Ukrainian officials say were Russian drone attacks that damaged the pipeline, which crosses Ukrainian territory, and that continuous strikes risk the lives of technicians trying to repair it.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technicians
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Data from the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority shows the area has seen a significant population boost in young professionals and young families.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The mistake many professionals make is treating feedback emotionally instead of analytically.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The bank is not affiliated with the foundation and consultants are not used for labor matters regarding employees, according to Wells Fargo.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 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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By this point, experts were warning that half a million people in Gaza were at risk of starvation, and organizations such as the Rabbinical Assembly, an association of Conservative rabbis, were urging immediate action to alleviate civilian suffering.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Health experts have called for new laws and better enforcement of existing regulations, and officials in many places are taking action.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Technicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technicians. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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