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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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
The problem was that GeneXpert, the machine that forms the backbone of DRC's Ebola surveillance, couldn't detect the rare species that was circulating, says Muyembe.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 11 June 2026
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
All sizes are dyed without the use of harmful chemicals and are easy to machine wash and dry on a low setting.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Asking broadcast partner Neil Funk to look around for his poster machine.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
The problem was that GeneXpert, the machine that forms the backbone of DRC's Ebola surveillance, couldn't detect the rare species that was circulating, says Muyembe.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 11 June 2026
Verb
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
All sizes are dyed without the use of harmful chemicals and are easy to machine wash and dry on a low setting.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for machine
Noun
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As of June 9, the Cal Fire unit is expected to have 15 engines, 12 hand crews, seven dozers and seven water tenders and about 265 total personnel assigned to the incident.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Their diesel auxiliary engines keep running, burning fuel and pushing exhaust over the surrounding city just to keep the onboard systems alive.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 09,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
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Additionally, the building includes access to an attached garage for two cars.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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One bullet went through the hood of the car.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Verb
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That requirement could give them power to better the city’s rotten hand, even if only in a small way, some aldermen believe.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Overall, Hungary scored 25 goals in their four matches en route to the final, with Kocsis’ 11 for the tournament only bettered by France’s Just Fontaine’s 13 in 1958.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Prosecutors say Thomas allegedly assaulted the woman on a bus prior to the incident at the restaurant.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Others threw glass objects at people and ripped bus signs and trees out of the ground.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The meeting took place out of state, but Chicago had a seat — reportedly on the running board of an automobile — at the creation of what became the National Football League.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The recall includes 255,404 Ford Focus automobiles, model years 2012-2018.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The companies also plan to assess suitable alloys and refine manufacturing processes before advancing toward qualification activities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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That answer to that depends on many factors, including where the primary sources of inflation lie, and how quickly refined usable oil can be brought to market once the Strait of Hormuz reopens.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
10 June 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The earliest wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano were apparently much smaller than the car-tire-sized ones that are standard now, but no less coveted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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“Machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machine. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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