as in mechanical
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
the snapping of the handcuffs was followed by a mechanic reading of the suspect's rights
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as in repairman
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as in operator
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Recent Examples of mechanic
David Szondy
june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2025
The rest of this vast national infrastructure includes thousands of mail handlers, postal inspectors, management personnel, tractor-trailer operators, automotive technicians, custodians, and mechanics.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 28 June 2025
Carlotta Dotto, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
The space, which hosts a coffee shop, is located inside an old mechanic shop.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Formation flying is really a terrestrial metaphor to cover a painfully complex exercise in celestial mechanics.
—David Szondy
june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2025
The rest of this vast national infrastructure includes thousands of mail handlers, postal inspectors, management personnel, tractor-trailer operators, automotive technicians, custodians, and mechanics.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 28 June 2025
Noun
For example, ads for mechanic positions were predominantly shown to men, while those for preschool teacher roles were primarily directed to women.
—Carlotta Dotto, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
The space, which hosts a coffee shop, is located inside an old mechanic shop.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Things like robot bartenders, a remarkable sightseeing capsule that rises on a 300-foot-long mechanical arm, and an extensive array of exciting activities are now available within driving distance.—
Erica Silverstein,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Posing as an electrical repairman, Jordan then went to the loan officer’s residence and kidnapped Edwina, who was home with her 3-year-old son, at gunpoint, the MDOC said.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the inept villain Dr. Doofenshmirtz (Dan Povenmire) is nearly undone by an oven repairman's ridiculously long appointment window.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The agency is still updating its drone policies, training drone operators and developing the capabilities of its new aviation division, the report said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The project includes a $6.2-million investment in interceptor drones, operator training and new mobile response units, according to the head of the Kyiv Military Administration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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This grass chopper is easy to set up, runs quietly, boasts a solid battery life and automatic charging, and easily maps your mowing area (even with obstacles).—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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This legislation will trigger automatic cuts to Medicare totaling $500 billion over eight years.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
Noun
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For the Pentagon, the bill would provide billions for ship building, munitions systems, and quality of life measures for servicemen and women, as well as $25 billion for the development of the Golden Dome missile defense system.—
Kevin Freking,
Twin Cities,
5 July 2025
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Pact, based in Watertown, has in the prior two years raised about $10,000 for America’s servicemen and women, a spokeswoman for the company said.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
4 July 2025
Noun
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In Metro Manila, there are as many as 70,000 unsold condos, according to property consultant Colliers Philippines.—
Ian Sayson,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Working with a trainer of behavior consultant to desensitize your dog to fireworks gradually.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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What might this robotic world of the future look like?—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The field has also become specialized, Hochberg says, with some groups focused on decoding speech while others work on improving control of robotic limbs.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Kimes has been a regular cast member on Married to Medicine, which depicts the lives of women who are either doctors or the partners of doctors, since its second season premiered in 2014.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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The doctor also alleged agents have committed ethics violations, including not showing their identification, not allowing patient privacy during interviews and examinations, preventing doctors from contacting family for necessary medical information and preventing family from visiting.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
8 July 2025
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanic. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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