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programmer

[proh-gram-er] / ˈproʊ græm ər /
NOUN
computer geek
Synonyms
WEAK
computer specialist engineer guru hacker techie
NOUN
cyberpunk
Synonyms
STRONG
engineer geek hacker
WEAK
computer nerd
NOUN
hacker
Synonyms
STRONGEST
operator technician
WEAK
application programmer computer architect computer designer computer jock key puncher systems analyst systems engineer systems programmer systems software specialist

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"It is genuinely terrifying," said Jason, an IT programmer whose team is only hiring those who have experience using AI tools.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“The film ultimately speaks to the way that culture and shared history contribute to the development of authentic, lived creativity,” said South by Southwest consulting programmer Jim Kolmar.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

OpenClaw quickly went viral after being launched last year by Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger, who was promptly hired by OpenAI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger, who built OpenClaw to help organise his digital life, was hired last month by ChatGPT maker OpenAI.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

A Renaissance man of the plains, he is a farmer, welder, businessman, machinist, ace mechanic, commodities speculator, licensed airplane pilot, computer programmer, electronics troubleshooter, video-game repairman.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer