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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
Facilitators then break into the machine and install malicious software that can be remotely activated to bypass its security systems. — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 With his head shaved and his chest usually bared, Yousuke Yukimatsu melds body and machine to choreograph intensely physical sonic marathons. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 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 tight loop between capital, asset issuing, and auction-as-legitimizing-engine echoed Polymarket’s recursive news-and-market-making cycle.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Many helicopters are equipped with video and audio recording devices that capture everything inside, as well as flight and engine data recorders.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of engine
Noun
  • It is achieved through a repertoire of authoritative positions and movements that compel individuals, crowds, and cars to move or to hold still.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Meyer wound up allegedly misappropriating about $570,000, including $100,000 for a personal investment in an exotic-car company and $220,000 sent to his personal bank account.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of car
Verb
  • As a senator, her priorities include supporting economic development, bettering police and community relations, securing funding for educational programs and passing policies for affordable housing, according to her campaign website.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
  • His hopes for The Situation is to better the experience of other disadvantaged creatives climbing the ranks today.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of better
Noun
  • One of the shelters available during recent alerts is a modernised facility beneath the premises of municipal bus operator MPK in Lublin.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The service will use shuttle buses equipped with wheelchair lifts and have areas to secure wheelchairs, Gonzalez said.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of bus
Verb
  • Key Takeaways Kettlebells are versatile tools that can improve lower-body strength, balance, core stability, and functional movement.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Open, consistent walking paths improve mobility without construction.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of improve
Noun
  • Since the modern torch relay tradition began in 1936, the flame has burned underwater (Sydney 2000) and in space (Atlanta 1996) and traveled by plane, train, automobile, boat, pony and even camel.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The area suffered thousands of manufacturing job losses as the automobile industry collapsed and jobs were sent overseas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of automobile
Verb
  • Indonesia imposed a ban on nickel ore exports to encourage smelters to move refining operations to the country; the country is now pushing to attract more of the EV value chain, including car and battery manufacturing.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • All well and good, but before this could be seriously considered for applications outside the lab, some important things need to be refined.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of refine
Noun
  • Designed for ranch work and rugged driving, the Terra pickup features green paint, 37-inch tires on 18-inch wheels, heavy-duty side steps, a front bull bar, a roof basket with lights, and expanded cargo-bed storage.
    — Chase Jordan October 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Link launched on July 3 but quickly ran into electronic problems that took out two of the three reaction wheels needed to turn the spacecraft.
    — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of wheels

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“Machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machine. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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