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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
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Adrienne Jones-McAllister, 61, is suing Nassau Open MRI after her husband, Keith McAllister, 61, tragically died following injuries sustained by the MRI machine, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Conversely, could machine learning models actually enhance student learning through tutoring or other tools?
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2025
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Noun
There is also a sense that encouraging students to machine-generate their filmmaking could actually damage collaboration between departments and disciplines.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Adrienne Jones-McAllister, 61, is suing Nassau Open MRI after her husband, Keith McAllister, 61, tragically died following injuries sustained by the MRI machine, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
These pans undergo thorough hand polishing and machining to refine their shape, reduce their weight, and create a mirror-smooth surface that is nearly nonstick from the get-go.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Conversely, could machine learning models actually enhance student learning through tutoring or other tools?
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for machine
Noun
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Conventional gasoline engines manage to convert around 25% of the energy from fuel into movement.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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As businesses increasingly seek to digitize physical assets, the Wiliot-Velociti alliance positions itself as a primary engine for creating more autonomous, intelligent supply chains that can think and react in real time.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Investigators say a disturbance between two groups inside a business carried over into the parking lot and a female suspect got into her car, killing one while injuring a man and two other women.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Overstreet returned to the Dolphins in 1983, but was killed in a car accident in June 1984 — a year after the birth of his son.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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An open dialogue Brandon Dismel attended the forum to learn how to better the northwest sideof Baltimore, where his family lives.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Rose hit 14 of 18 greens in regulation, a total bettered by just three players in the field on Day 1.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The safety plan stipulated that these armed officers would conduct ride-along missions on bus routes with high crime rates.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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It was described as the biggest bus system overhaul in Miami-Dade County history.—
Yaelis Pena,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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At the time of Jaxon’s death, the county was nearing the end of an 18-month corrective action plan aimed at improving oversight and safety within the system.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The new Lewis House will improve inclusivity and accessibility features supporting people of all physical abilities, genders and cultural practices.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Barrett-Jackson collector car auction returned to the South Florida Fairgrounds this week, showcasing an impressive range of rare automobile craftsmanship.—
Carline Jean,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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And in 1931, Sears launched Allstate Insurance, pushing through the challenges of the Great Depression and World War II to reach customers who owned automobiles.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The poignant Moon glides into your habitual 6th house, nudging you to refine workflows and tend to health habits with commitment.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Forte Yachts hopped on the boating scene only last year, as a new endeavor from the folks at West Navaltech to focus on all things refined on the water.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Lynn Johnson stood before jurors in a Kansas City, Kansas, courtroom Tuesday afternoon and motioned to a metal device on wheels that was sitting in front of them.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machine. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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