: a computerized electronic machine that performs basic banking functions (such as handling check deposits or issuing cash withdrawals)
called also automated teller machine, automatic teller, automatic teller machine
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Police are searching for several suspects accused of trying to steal an ATM from a Sheetz in Cheswick on Monday.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2025
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—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Never walk alone at night, always hike in groups, don’t display your valuables, and never accept help from someone at an ATM or cash point.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
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Noun
In August, Pearland Police allege Rusi broke into a car in a Walmart parking lot and stole $100 cash after following the victim from a nearby ATM, the outlet reported.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Police are searching for several suspects accused of trying to steal an ATM from a Sheetz in Cheswick on Monday.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2025
Chase Secure Banking℠ Minimum balance to open $0 Free ATM network
Bank from anywhere with access to more than 15,000 Chase ATMs, more than 4,700 Chase branches, the Chase Mobile® app and Chase.com.
LEARN MORE
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC
Terms apply.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Never walk alone at night, always hike in groups, don’t display your valuables, and never accept help from someone at an ATM or cash point.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for atm
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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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