machine 1 of 2

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
Illinois passed the Video Gaming Act in 2009 and the machines launched at restaurants, truck stops and bars in 2012. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Whether Justin locked in for a 45-minute session on the reformer machine or just waited for Hailey with their iced beverages, a Pilates princess is a gender neutral term. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 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
  • Local residents said some drivers spend hours revving their engines and accelerating modified vehicles along Woodward Avenue.
    — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Magnet Forensics unveiled Magnet AI this spring, an engine that surfaces artifacts in seconds and writes investigative summaries from the evidence.
    — Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of engine
Noun
  • The group of officers included at least two plainclothes officers wearing bulletproof vests, who arrived in an unmarked car shortly before the shooting.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If approved, the legislation would extend exemptions to class cars built between 1976 and 1985 that are used primarily for exhibition purposes and have limited use on public roadways.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of car
Verb
  • His revered mentor, José Antonio Abreu, who founded the educational program in 1975 with the conviction that learning music can, in bettering lives, lead to profound social change.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Asking for feedback is only one step of the process in bettering your organization.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of better
Noun
  • And this year, the district has a new camera program on all buses.
    — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And while the Falcons were forced to head to their buses sooner than anticipated, their hour-plus practice brought multiple explosive plays from running back Bijan Robinson and another glimpse at key position battles.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of bus
Verb
  • At 28 years old, the sizeable outlay on the Brazilian midfielder continues Arsenal’s ploy of spending big money on players who can immediately improve their first team.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Some activists remain positive that more staffers at shelters will improve conditions, but others argue the money should go straight to the animals through food, enrichment and supplies instead of wages.
    — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of improve
Noun
  • The online automobile search engine found that the price of a three-year-old 911 has risen from $132,369 to $230,273, or $97,904 over the last seven years.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Fueled by a 53% drop in motor vehicle theft and a 37% decrease in theft from automobiles, there has been 23% less property crime in DC from 2026 to 2025, according to police data.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of automobile
Verb
  • At that time, Broncos Team President Damani Leech said the Broncos continue to refine both the stadium design and the overall district plan.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The restaurant serves refined California cuisine with European influences, accompanied by classic cocktails and sweeping views of Los Angeles.
    — Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of refine
Noun
  • Bikes for teens Teens often crave more independence on two wheels, whether for school commutes or longer weekend rides.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This example is finished in Whitest White over a red and white leather interior and rides on a set of BBS Forged Graphite wheels.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of wheels

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“Machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machine. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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