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verb

past tense of machine

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for machined
Verb
  • The show’s costumes were later refined after initial backlash to early images shared by Murphy.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
  • This system, refined over millions of years, supports metabolic needs for activities ranging from walking and running to speaking and singing.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Nolan Schanuel drove in automatic runner Adam Frazier with a one-out sacrifice fly in the 11th inning to lift the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-7 walk-off win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Accessibility There are plenty of elevators, wheelchair-accessible rooms, accessible parking, and wheelchair entrances with automatic doors for the lagoon entrance.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Golden State’s run came mainly from expansion draft selections as players like Burton, Thornton and Zandalasini all shined in bigger roles.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • With star teammates struggling, Sabally shined with 13 points in 17 minutes off the bench in the OT victory.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Yet there is broad agreement that qualifying can be improved.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Vladar improved to 27-13-7 in his first season with the Flyers.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Backfill with the original soil amended with organic matter to add nutrients and improve drainage.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
  • An initial estimate reported 114,000 screenings, a possible record, but it was later amended by airport officials.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Pahlavi enriched himself and used American aid to fund the military while many Iranians lived in poverty.
    Jeffrey Fields, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Soils enriched by bean plants provide an ideal growing environment for cucumbers and other heavy feeders.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Prior to his arrest in Bali, police in Scotland and Spain carried out raids linked to the investigation that resulted in multiple arrests.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The Security Deputy of the Governor of Isfahan, Akbar Salehi, said an attack had been carried out at a railway bridge in Kashan in the northern area of Isfahan province, Nour News, an outlet linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, reported.
    Sarah Dean, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • At the Smart Works capsule collection launch in 2019, Meghan enhanced the look with gold accessories and brown heels.
    Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Microsoft, whose stock sunk 23% in the first quarter, has ramped up spending on data centers for cloud customers such as OpenAI, and investors are seeking signs that products enhanced with AI models will boost revenue and profitability.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Machined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machined. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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