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
This industrial-chic bar in Fushimi’s former red-light area is run by a kombu purveyor founded in 1912.
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Inside, the fireplace serves as the heart of the home, adding an industrial element to the otherwise neutral and cozy living room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
Analysts, who kept a buy rating on shares, expect a better organic growth outlook for the industrial company into fourth-quarter earnings.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
The easement will restrict uses like commercial, industrial and agricultural activities, as well as any major disturbances to the property’s natural features, according to Raths.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Inside, the fireplace serves as the heart of the home, adding an industrial element to the otherwise neutral and cozy living room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
Analysts, who kept a buy rating on shares, expect a better organic growth outlook for the industrial company into fourth-quarter earnings.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
The easement will restrict uses like commercial, industrial and agricultural activities, as well as any major disturbances to the property’s natural features, according to Raths.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for industrial
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Westbank will install completely new plumbing, electrical, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems, according to the sources.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Bidding and construction began in November So far, the building’s external structure is complete, with the installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems ongoing.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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The exposure of political smoke screens The uprising also exposed manufactured alternatives.—
Kazem Kazerounian,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
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This follows the philosophy that whole foods are better than manufactured ones.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Industrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industrial. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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