as in mechanical
of or relating to manufacture performed by humans or machines rather than natural processes
They utilize industrial practices to produce large quantities of material. The late 1700s gave rise to an industrial boom.
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Recent Examples of industrial
If data centers eventually are included, for example, neighbors could take a hit due to impacts on electricity costs, water access, industrial noise and other nuisances that can come into play when a megaproject moves in next door.
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David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The area surrounding the High Line is so unrecognizable from recent decades that many lament the loss of the neighborhood’s former grit and industrial vibe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead of trying to hide its industrial roots, the decor sensibly highlights the textures of the containers.
—Adam Williams
april 24, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Its Blue Armchair, on show at design exhibition Convey, is blocky and rigid with rough-and-ready industrial detailing.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The area surrounding the High Line is so unrecognizable from recent decades that many lament the loss of the neighborhood’s former grit and industrial vibe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead of trying to hide its industrial roots, the decor sensibly highlights the textures of the containers.
—Adam Williams
april 24, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Its Blue Armchair, on show at design exhibition Convey, is blocky and rigid with rough-and-ready industrial detailing.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for industrial
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Scaling nanotechnology through biological principles The basic premise of this research is in molecular machines, which are mechanical components consisting of only a few dozen atoms.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Through this, researchers are mimicking natural structures, such as bird nests and bone minerals, to create ultra-strong manufactured materials.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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New South Wales, replacing Spain and the German states as Britain’s source of wool, was drawn more closely into the British imperial network as an outlet for migrants and a market for investment capital and manufactured products.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Industrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industrial. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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