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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
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
In the Marines, we were told the machine is only as good as the Marine behind it.
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Matt Poepsel,
Forbes.com,
25 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.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
28 May 2026
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Noun
According to the company, the experimental results closely matched computer models, providing confidence that future upgrades could push the machine toward more demanding plasma conditions.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
In the Marines, we were told the machine is only as good as the Marine behind it.
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Matt Poepsel,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Verb
Power saving Both Breville and De’Longhi Nespresso machines automatically power off after nine minutes of inactivity.
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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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General rules of thumb for sleeping in your car would be to turn off your engine and take the key out of the ignition.
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Disneyland officials confirmed just a few weeks ago that the park has an agreement with the California Air Resources Board to retire the current engines next year.
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Evidence markers covered at least three shell casings in the road near the cars.
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After receiving the life insurance payout, Vander Meer allegedly bought SH and another youth group member a car.
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In 2014, Messi began with that famously outrageous winner against Bosnia, arguably bettered it against Iran a few days later, with a splendid winner in stoppage time.
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Hale, meanwhile, switched parties last year, arguing that running as a Republican will better his chances at beating Moore.
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Gonzalez said a summary of the incident did not indicate that any occupants, other than the driver, were on the bus at the time of the crash.
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The company has also added stations to inspect class six and eight commercial trucks and buses along with new cameras for interior inspections for all vehicles.
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.
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The Sparks improved to 7-0 in games when the four-time All-Star has six-plus assists (Plum had seven), and the team posted a season-high 28 assists.
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With huge bulging wheel arches and a predatory prowling front end, the M Concept is instantly recognizable as a high-performance automobile, like a sedan that’s been working out at the gym and hasn’t skipped the protein supplements either.
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For businesspeople, institutional investors, consumers with credit card or automobile debt, or anyone or anything else — for you — understanding the Fed is important.
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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Warmer weather brings a shift to summer blend fuels, which is more expensive to refine than the versions sold in colder months.
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The summer sun can turn your car into what feels like an oven on wheels.
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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.
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“Machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machine. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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