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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
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
At the same time, the company revealed plans for a new 430,000-square-foot facility in Long Beach, California, where dozens of the machines will support future manufacturing programs.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
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
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Noun
In other words, for Toonstar’s growing slate of shows, access to the Fox advertising machine should help creators improve their monetization opportunities.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
At the same time, the company revealed plans for a new 430,000-square-foot facility in Long Beach, California, where dozens of the machines will support future manufacturing programs.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Verb
Power saving Both Breville and De’Longhi Nespresso machines automatically power off after nine minutes of inactivity.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for machine
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India is the primary engine of that growth, adding 366 million SVOD subscriptions across the decade – more than the rest of APAC ex-China combined – with the JioHotstar bundle driving a step-change in 2025.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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This time the engine is artificial intelligence and the staggering fortunes flowing from Silicon Valley.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Police say the woman was standing outside her home when a group in a car approached her.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Good job, well done After 21 years of working to better the village’s economic picture, Sandra Zoellner, Park Forest’s director of economic development and planning, was the center of attention in a farewell tribute last Friday in Village Hall.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
15 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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Due to traffic, one bus has taken an hour and a half to get from near the Fan Fest area to Arrowhead.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Fans who chose to take shuttle buses, as tournament organizers urged fans to do, generally seemed to have an easy commute.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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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
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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
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Committee Chair Rhodesia Ransom, D-Tracy, said the Local Government Committee was expected to continue refining the measure and would also work with State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant to address the hobby rocketry concerns.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The exact arrival time, storm intensity, and location of the heaviest rain remain uncertain and will likely be refined over the next couple of days.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
16 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Another video showed the carriage flipping over with the remaining passengers inside after its wheels struck another carriage at the park.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machine. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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