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Recent Examples of technologies
Waymo’s reliance on people for simple tasks underscores how even the most advanced autonomous technologies still require costly human intervention for some basic operations.
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Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The initiative includes investments in additional energy generation and demand-reduction technologies during peak usage periods.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
This growth is driven by the need for stable electricity, strong government backing for renewable energy projects and the rapidly increasing power demands of next-generation technologies, particularly massive data centers and artificial intelligence.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Copper and cobalt — of which the central African country has rich deposits — are in particularly high demand because of their use in AI technologies and clean energy.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
That includes mapping the current innovation landscape by reviewing biobased and recycled elastane materials, alongside emerging separation and recycling technologies, to pinpoint gaps across the value chain.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
On a larger scale, Americans are debating the value of surveillance technologies now more than ever.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
The company is also trying to position itself at the center of emerging technologies like robots, quantum computers and self-driving cars.
—Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The initiative includes investments in additional energy generation and demand-reduction technologies during peak usage periods.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
This growth is driven by the need for stable electricity, strong government backing for renewable energy projects and the rapidly increasing power demands of next-generation technologies, particularly massive data centers and artificial intelligence.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Copper and cobalt — of which the central African country has rich deposits — are in particularly high demand because of their use in AI technologies and clean energy.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
That includes mapping the current innovation landscape by reviewing biobased and recycled elastane materials, alongside emerging separation and recycling technologies, to pinpoint gaps across the value chain.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
On a larger scale, Americans are debating the value of surveillance technologies now more than ever.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
The company is also trying to position itself at the center of emerging technologies like robots, quantum computers and self-driving cars.
—Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technologies
Noun
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In September, a swarm of Russian drones flew into Poland's airspace, prompting NATO aircraft to scramble to intercept them and shoot down some of the devices.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The countries announced a framework for the agreement in November, saying Argentina would ease restrictions on a range of American imports, including cattle, dairy products, medicines, chemicals, machinery, medical devices and vehicles.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As part of its roadmap, the report recommends that brands engage in constructive dialogue with the Bangladesh government and institutions such as Bangladesh Bank and the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund to develop new financing mechanisms.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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Future-proofing requires anticipating how authority will be exercised over time and ensuring that those mechanisms are clearly defined.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The precarious state of her mind forces us to question whether Sylvia and Ted are ghosts, hallucinations or literary inventions sprung to life.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Past administrations offered legal and moral justifications for military inventions, such as the Bush administration’s claims that Iraq was a just war.—
Gerard F. Powers,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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Each organizational choice created affordances and constraints that shaped subsequent innovations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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Expect practical assistance, love and blessings, innovations, and plenty of money.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Samuel Boivin | Nurphoto | Getty Images Cloudflare's stock gained 5% Wednesday after the company beat Wall Street's fourth-quarter estimates and issued upbeat guidance as artificial intelligence adoption fuels demand for its networking and security tools.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Technologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technologies. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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