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verb

past tense of machine

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for machined
Verb
  • The company and its advertising team refined the commercials, and within two years Aflac’s US sales had doubled.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • His teams aren’t always the most talented or refined, but every Spartan opponent knows to bring a hardhat and some extra ice packs.
    Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • But Gabriel Pec was tagged with a second yellow card four minutes later and forced to exit after being shown the automatic red card.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Meanwhile Fairfield and Quinnipiac, both 19-1, are battling for the MAAC’s automatic tournament bid.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Her floor-skimming train shone like a thousand tiny diamonds, with champagne and silver sequins festooning every inch.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The warning signs over Aston’s 2026 prospects actually shone from the start of preseason testing back in January.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Palomar College, meanwhile, improved to 16-1 in junior college play.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Waybourn said jail conditions have improved dramatically since new jail administrator Shannon Herklotz arrived in January because of a more proactive approach to health care.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • According to the website, states may exempt themselves from observing daylight saving time by state law in accordance with the Uniform Time Act, as amended.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Since then, the city has amended its encampment cleanup protocols, including the introduction of tent checks using thermal imaging technology and a more judicious use of heavy machinery.
    Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Iran also holds more than 8,000 kilograms, about 17,600 pounds, of uranium enriched to lower levels.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
  • If it were enriched further to about 90%, that would be enough fissile material for roughly a dozen atomic bombs.
    Yarden Segev, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Tensions around the oil-rich Persian Gulf surged on Tuesday as the United States carried out some of the heaviest strikes of the ongoing war with Iran.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Fuel supply to Tehran and Alborz is being carried out sustainably from other sources, the company said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Secure the precious metal properly Private vault facilities for gold storage offer enhanced features such as advanced security measures and comprehensive insurance coverage specifically designed for precious metals.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Machined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machined. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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