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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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Recent Examples of machine
Sara Schiff, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The Knights also have touchdown machine Toray Davis (35 TDs) lining up all over creation.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Each component is manually machined on the Handmade 2 to within tolerances of just a few microns.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Smoke lay in the air and the light flickered, pyrotechnic machines going off.
—Sara Schiff, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The Knights also have touchdown machine Toray Davis (35 TDs) lining up all over creation.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Can machine learning models speed up decision-making? Is the employee experience enhanced by digital agents?
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Each component is manually machined on the Handmade 2 to within tolerances of just a few microns.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for machine
Noun
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In addition to unnecessary engine wear, the Environmental Protection Agency says letting your car idle causes air pollution and wastes fuel.—
Jalen Williams,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Large SUVs and minivans aren't just gas-powered anymore The days of gargantuan SUVs and minivans solely being powered by gas-guzzling massive engines are over.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But given that these trains lacked a dining car or trolley, what kinds of picnics did passengers carry?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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His car was later found abandoned, and authorities began searching the area.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Fleeing crowded Eastern cities, Americans sought to better their lives and, in the process, transformed the young nation.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even in very difficult circumstances, there was always this feeling of optimism, of belief in being able to better our world.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The company was also working with Transport for London on a double-decker electric bus, but the agency has yet to place an order.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Their findings provide a blueprint for improving efficiency, stability, and scalability, key steps toward mass deployment and alignment with China’s carbon neutrality goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s dramatic 140-138 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night at Kaseya Center to improve to 3-0 on its four-game homestand.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Check your flight status with the FAA before leaving home to see if your flight has been delayed or cancelled, the automobile association said, and stay updated through your airline’s app or alerts.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Researchers say MaybeRobot's development has now stabilized, allowing the hackers to focus on refining NoRobot's stealth.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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If search reliability drives a beat, update evergreen explainers and refine the internal links that help readers stay oriented.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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And the boy looked at this giant peppermint on the wheels and felt pride.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machine. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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