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verb

past tense of machine

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for machined
Verb
  • Gibbs, a father to two daughters, describes the way parenting redirected his gaze inward and, in turn, refined the work.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
  • In both situations, the instruments have been extensively refined to deliver a satisfying auditory experience.
    Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • One of the smartest things the subgroup of three commissioners and Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick did in concocting a 12-team CFP format was to grant automatic playoff berths to the top six conference champions (later five after the Pac-12’s collapse).
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The days of securing big automatic rate increases with every new cable carriage deal are long over.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The reputation that followed her to Las Vegas shined in these finals.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Although the star shone about 100,000 brighter than our sun, its visible light was dimmed by more than 100 times, according to the statement.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For example, as OpenAI’s models improved, the percentage of their task outputs that were as good as or better than humans’ outputs more than tripled.
    Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Its speakers also improved, providing clearer vocals and deeper bass than before.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Constitution was amended in 1971, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18, and again in 1992.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The mandate of the Provisional Electoral Council also was amended to remove the need for the agency to organize a referendum to vote on a new constitution.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Go with the classic Sun In Hair Lightener, enriched with aloe, marigold, chamomile, and flaxseed, or the newer Fun In by Sun In Temporary Hair Color, which rinses out after one wash.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Featuring a Shampoo, conditioner, in-shower treatment, and thickening serum—each enriched with biotin, prebiotics, and rosemary oil—this is designed to volumize, soothe the scalp, and reduce breakage for a healthier head of hair.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, majorities said the Republican president has definitely or probably not improved the functioning of government (59%) or bettered the nation’s standing on the world stage (60%).
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
  • And then a burly Irishman saw his competition hit the shot of his golfing life, and bettered him.
    Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, a source in Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) told the Kyiv Independent the attack was carried out by Ukraine.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Fifty concrete projects have been carried out from student proposals.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Machined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machined. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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