as in techie
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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
Some of the concept vehicles on display at SEMA are straight out of a gearhead's dreams.
—
Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
From cold-weather staples like packable down jackets and cozy mittens, to casual favorites like warm flannels and outdoor-ready sneakers, there’s something for everyone, including the gearheads in your life.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Its acceleration roars are music to the ears of any gearhead.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
At this weekend’s Dream Cruise, expect to see car enthusiasts, gearheads and others enjoying all the car culture on display.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gearhead
Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
From cold-weather staples like packable down jackets and cozy mittens, to casual favorites like warm flannels and outdoor-ready sneakers, there’s something for everyone, including the gearheads in your life.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Its acceleration roars are music to the ears of any gearhead.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
At this weekend’s Dream Cruise, expect to see car enthusiasts, gearheads and others enjoying all the car culture on display.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gearhead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gearhead
Noun
-
Charlie is a techie who’s built to geek out with users on a wide variety of tasks.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
-
Is there anything more satisfying for techies like us than seeing a laptop or desktop boot up instantly?—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
Given that Newsom has long offered himself as a shrewd technocrat who knows how to get things done, the attack ads that other Democratic presidential candidates will gleefully start running in fall 2027 write themselves.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Brady and Belichick, by contrast, came across as technocrats fit for the 21st century who maximized efficiencies across the organization.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The stamp of the vaunted independent hip-hop label—which has built a reputation among its community of fanatical diehards and like-minded rap geeks for its lyric-forward, anti-commercial approach—can bring new eyes to a rapper overnight.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
-
For airline geeks and loyal fans of the Emirates brand, the livery was probably the highlight announcement coming from Dubai this week.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
