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noun

mə-ˈshēn How to pronounce machine (audio)
Definition of machinenext
1
as in engine
a device that changes energy into mechanical motion a machine that washes dishes for you

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2
as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels that Corvette is a machine that any guy would love to own

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machine

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verb

as in to better

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Recent Examples of machine
Noun
The county’s purchase of a third mail sorting machine, Logan said, also helped workers to more quickly process the massive influx of ballot envelopes that voters drop off at vote centers or in drop boxes on election day. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026 Data centers are practically money-printing machines for local and state governments. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
The tool is made from Grade 5 titanium and is also CNC machined, meaning there are no sharp edges or rough spots on the tool. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 May 2026 Although lightweight and robust, the material is notoriously difficult to machine, requiring more work to achieve the angles. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for machine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machine
  1. engine
  2. car
  3. better
  4. bus
  5. improve
  6. automobile
  7. refine
  8. wheels
Noun
  • Skattebo was the engine of the Giants’ offense, totaling 122 yards and two touchdowns against the Washington Commanders.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The tour wrapped up with a visit to the engine room, a jumble of pipes, catwalks and rails that were like a steampunk rendition of Chutes and Ladders.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of engine
Noun
  • Abeyta left in his car before deputies arrived and surrendered to authorities the following day.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • While stopped, a white SUV pulled up alongside their car and a person inside opened fire at Delgado’s car, police said.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of car
Verb
  • On top of emphasizing a core value set aimed at bettering the working class, many DSA candidates tapped into voter frustrations with the larger political system.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Forty-three percent of US adults say the federal government is effective at bettering people’s lives, down from 51% in 2025, according to a new Bentley University-Gallup survey.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of better
Noun
  • Sacramento Regional Transit District said a bus bridge has been put in place between the Historic Folsom and Sunrise stations, and that Gold Line passengers should expect delays as crews work to restore service.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Starshield satellites are believed to be based heavily on the Starlink spacecraft bus.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bus
Verb
  • Just the other day, a source was venting to me about how Silicon Valley billionaires have failed to use their wealth to improve their own surroundings.
    — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The company also plans to improve response depth, conversational continuity, and personalization as GPT-Live develops.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of improve
Noun
  • The two governments have resumed negotiations after talks collapsed in August, with discussions focused on reducing tariffs on Canadian steel and automobiles.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
  • But tariffs on lumber, steel, aluminum and automobiles remain central sources of tension in the trading relationship.
    — Rich Percival, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of automobile
Verb
  • The approach also gives the company an opportunity to refine task-specific capabilities using information collected in actual manufacturing environments rather than relying exclusively on laboratory demonstrations.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Sticking to the vision The team began developing recipes, with help from a mixologist friend to refine the flavors.
    — Julia Fields FOX News may be compensated for, or earn a commission if you buy through, our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of refine
Noun
  • From January through the end of August this year — the most recent month for which Federal Aviation Administration data is available — planes landing at O’Hare averaged 20 minutes to taxi to their gates once their wheels hit the ground.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • So while the tank was resting on the road wheels that help keep the tracks in tension, trying to tow it would likely just cause the massive vehicle to dig in.
    — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of wheels

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“Machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machine. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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