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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
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The case of both Magi 65 models is made from an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy that’s been CNC machined before being finished with an anodized and electrophoretic coating for a premium feel.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
The way our system works is when a marked paper ballot is scanned in, the machine takes a photo of the front and back of the sheet and also creates an associated electronic file, the cast vote record, with all the relevant data from that ballot.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
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Noun
The fascia plates have been precision machined, glass blasted, brushed and then anodized in a tungsten titanium grey.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The case of both Magi 65 models is made from an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy that’s been CNC machined before being finished with an anodized and electrophoretic coating for a premium feel.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
For decades, the Turing Test served as the de facto benchmark for machine intelligence.
—ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
The way our system works is when a marked paper ballot is scanned in, the machine takes a photo of the front and back of the sheet and also creates an associated electronic file, the cast vote record, with all the relevant data from that ballot.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for machine
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Powered by the ever-popular Honda i-VTEC engine, which produces 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, the 9-speed automatic transmission was quiet and had no issues getting up and going.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the rocket booster heads back to the ground while firing its engines and using its fins to slow and control its descent to land vertical about two miles from the launchpad.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Several vehicles, including Collier County Sheriff cars, black SUVs and moving trucks, could be seen entering the facility on Tuesday morning.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Many homeowners also opt to spray down their driveways to prevent their car tires from melting.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Brazilian dystopian series 3% is another show that follows people who are struggling financially and enter a competition to better their lives.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Kate Hudson considered being emancipated from her parents, Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson, to better her Hollywood career.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Buzz looks and feels different with a vehicle that sits somewhere between a minivan and a small bus.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 29,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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The sound quality has also improved from previous AirPod generations.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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True innovation involves measurable outcomes, not just activity—scaling solutions, improving efficiency or creating value for users.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But new automobile sales took four years to regain their pre-recession level even with interest rates of approximately nil.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Kelley himself sits on the state's Motor Vehicle Advisory Board with Morales, which advises the secretary of state on matters related to the regulation of automobile dealers in Indiana.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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The company opened its Miami Innovation Hub in 2023 as a regional center for education, research and development, enabling brands across the Americas to create and refine sustainable wash recipes and laser designs—processes that can then be replicated in manufacturing facilities globally.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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Glen Grant debuts a 30-year-old single malt — a rich, refined standout in its Glasshouse Collection and a testament to three decades of masterful aging.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Police also carried out searches at the municipal offices in Adana and Adiyaman.—
Andrew Wilks,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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The actual treatments using herbicides were carried out in a series of demonstrations last summer that were open to the public, according to notices published last year by the Army Corps.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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“Machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machine. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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