industrial

adjective

Definition of industrialnext
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 An area of canals and former industrial warehouses hosts an arts center. — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 July 2026 The $34 million facility in Atlanta’s Northyards industrial district spans 60,000 square feet and will grow to include about 160 employees. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 9 July 2026 Nizhhnekamsk Mayor Radmir Belyayev said Ukrainian drones damaged industrial facilities in the city and injured several people. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 Pilon also runs a clutch of other companies, including one that holds a handful of commercial and industrial properties around the Treasure Valley. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for industrial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for industrial
  1. mechanical
  2. manufactured
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  • Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • The skyscraper is being converted into apartments, which is a more complicated process than building one from scratch and requires extensive structural, plumbing and mechanical work.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of mechanical
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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.
    — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • 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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“Industrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industrial. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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