as in techie
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gearhead
Forza Horizon 5 There was a time when the Forza series was the exact sort of stuffy racing-sim that appealed to gearheads and nobody else.
—
Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
The comprehensive color display shows speed and output power in a sort of motorcycle-familiar twin clock display, which pleased this gearhead immensely.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For the gearheads, the grounds offer a three-car garage.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
While Steep and Cheap is usually a go-to for bargain-hunting gearheads, that’s especially true now.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for gearhead
Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
The comprehensive color display shows speed and output power in a sort of motorcycle-familiar twin clock display, which pleased this gearhead immensely.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For the gearheads, the grounds offer a three-car garage.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
While Steep and Cheap is usually a go-to for bargain-hunting gearheads, that’s especially true now.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for gearhead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gearhead
Noun
-
Both, along with Terry’s unstable but techie smart ex-husband (Guy Pearce, getting all twitchy) are still grieving Becca (also played by Kruger), who died of cancer.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
-
Some techies who supported Trump in the campaign have taken to social media to defend their positions.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
He’s been able to sell himself as a no-nonsense technocrat who knows how to steer a crisis.—
Sara Miller Llana,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Apr. 2025
-
Canada’s ruling Liberal party picked Mark Carney — a former central bank governor known as a competent technocrat — as its new leader.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Outcasts, loners, nerds, and geeks — our film heroes don't all wear capes.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
-
Flamboyant theater geek Ezra (Matthew Finlan) makes his shrieks sound especially dramatic.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
After thwarting an attack against the celebrated technophile, Franklin picks up a mysterious ring that Burrell has dropped and soon discovers the ring allows its possessor to travel 57 seconds into the past.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
22 May 2022
-
People use the terms gearhead, geek, technocrat, and technophile interchangeably.—
Kim Komando,
USA TODAY,
14 Apr. 2022
Cite this Entry
“Gearhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gearhead. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share