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
While still nascent, the focus is on developing safe, reliable, and affordable robots for industrial use, with domestic roles emerging later.
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Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Netflix still has the scale and infrastructure to manufacture industrial-scale FOMO with algorithms and marketing spend, but all that compression is expensive.
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Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Rosenwald began suggesting such a museum for Chicago, one that would showcase the development of American industrial technology and scientific discovery.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Canadian robotics company Sanctuary AI has reported a significant achievement in industrial automation.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for industrial
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Netflix still has the scale and infrastructure to manufacture industrial-scale FOMO with algorithms and marketing spend, but all that compression is expensive.
—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Rosenwald began suggesting such a museum for Chicago, one that would showcase the development of American industrial technology and scientific discovery.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Canadian robotics company Sanctuary AI has reported a significant achievement in industrial automation.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for industrial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for industrial
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
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Of the two teams Genesis fielded, one was forced out early due to mechanical issues, but the other team finished, placing 13th in a field of 62 (though not all teams finished the race).
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Its role is to expose wrongdoing, illuminate facts, and draw the world’s attention to crimes committed in the name of false causes and manufactured justifications.
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Through this, researchers are mimicking natural structures, such as bird nests and bone minerals, to create ultra-strong manufactured materials.
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“Industrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industrial. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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