MACHINATED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

machinated

verb

past tense of machinate

as in plotted

to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends a trio of courtiers who were discovered to be machinating against the queen

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as in negotiated

to plan out usually with subtle skill or care the hackers machinated a way to steal credit numbers from the company's Web site

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Not a particularly easy watch, to say the least, the complexly plotted film leans into the madness, and intense brutality experienced by the characters.

— Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
So Japanese engineers and scientists plotted out an operations plan that would extend over the next decade and visit two more asteroids.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Definition of plotted

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Noe negotiated with Li Shan in a pidgin mix of French, English, and Cantonese as the workers fanned out on the wobbling platform, slipping on the slick bodies and shells of the catch.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
The deal for Atonement was negotiated by Kino Lorber VP of Acquisitions Karoliina Dwyer and WME.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Definition of negotiated

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Unlike universal accessories that may fit poorly or reduce ground clearance, vehicle-specific side steps are engineered to complement the truck's original design.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
The other is Mapp Biopharmaceutical’s experimental MBP134, antibodies engineered to target Ebola viruses including Bundibugyo.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Definition of engineered

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Investigators say the images were altered versions of real photographs of girls who appeared to be between the ages of 5 and 10 that were manipulated using Grok.

— Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
That’s hardly an accident, as lawmakers have increasingly manipulated the election process to suit themselves, rejiggering congressional districts to sideline voters and boost their political parties.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of manipulated

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The original design featured 13 stripes representing the colonies and 13 stars arranged in a circle to symbolize equality among them.

— Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
The floorplan is arranged with a clear separation between the living areas and private sleeping quarters of the home.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026

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