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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
Laptop users should add a laptop stand paired with an external keyboard, or stack the machine on books. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 That creates a dangerous possibility of AI as the ultimate seven-sins machine. — Regan Peng, Forbes.com, 22 July 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
  • The aggressive push by streamers has coincided with the near-total collapse of regional sports cable channels — outlets that were not so long ago the most profitable engines of pay TV.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • While underway, ensure your engine cutoff switch (aka kill switch) link is attached.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of engine
Noun
  • Barbara Rainey, a Cherry resident of 76 years, said a school bus hit her cousin’s car while trying to squeeze between vehicles parked on either side.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Powder emitted from an airbag deployment in Hampton’s car could have been an irritant to Hampton’s eyes, Brissette suggested.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of car
Verb
  • The final standing of seventh has not been bettered since 1954-55.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • This lessens the chance of fungal diseases and betters airflow and light exposure to all parts of the plant.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Definition of better
Noun
  • Tropical gardens and the beach are right on your doorstep, and historical Bridgetown is just a (wild) bus ride away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • All traffic in Washington was held up to allow their buses to proceed to each destination without delay.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of bus
Verb
  • With the aim of producing an addition 200,000 degrees beyond the 1 million already projected for 2030, the university set goals to improve its graduation rates.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • Given the tools on show in the macOS beta closely match those on iOS, coupled with Apple’s push to unify as many of its operating system features, there will be some cross-platform data to improve this part of Siri AI.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of improve
Noun
  • One of park officials’ most significant management challenges started when tourists began entering Yosemite by automobile.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Among the companies determining that future is Qualcomm, the semiconductor leader whose chips power many of the devices in our lives—from smartphones to automobiles.
    — Sam Jacobs, Time, 21 July 2026
Definition of automobile
Verb
  • Engineers used collaborative digital environments to evaluate the design, identify potential issues, and refine components before manufacturing test hardware.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • This, in turn, can help refine our bigger-picture understanding of how stars and galaxies formed.
    — Damien Pine, Scientific American, 21 July 2026
Definition of refine
Noun
  • Indeed, the Vienna rode quite well thanks to its larger wheels, fairly wide tires, and neutral geometry.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of wheels

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“Machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machine. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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