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verb

past tense of machine

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for machined
Verb
  • Despite the bold tones and sculptural silhouettes on display, the beauty direction stayed pared-back and refined, focused on skincare, highlighting Prada Beauty’s skincare line.
    Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The steering wanders like a distracted Labrador, the ride quality is about as refined as a pogo stick on a gravel driveway, and wind noise makes the cabin sound like you’re trapped inside a tent during a storm.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • How teams stack up in the race for automatic bids, first-round byes and staying on the right side of the bubble.
    Austin Mock, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Small and simple, the Magnifica is an automatic machine that can brew seven drinks, including espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, macchiatos, and iced coffee.
    Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Fortunately, for the Bucs, the rookie has shined during the regular season, validating the high level of excitement coaches shared about him during training camp.
    Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Through the pain trauma and scary moments your light has shined bright.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Follow-up data shows the majority of patients who underwent the surgery had improved quality of life.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • When the season was lengthened to include October and November, the hunting improved dramatically.
    Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Some investors were confused that the draft rules published Wednesday evening still contained references to a foreign ownership cap that was set to be amended.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Mustafa Ali has revealed that Shawn Michaels himself amended the promo for his comeback on NXT.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Now, at age 38, Taylor’s built not only a successful journalism career but also a life enriched by family, friends and a deep love for a country that was once completely unfamiliar.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Recent data now shows that the Rotliegend brines from the vast Altmark gas field are not only strongly mineralized but also highly enriched in lithium.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Postecoglou, the former Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic manager, saw his side bettered by an Arsenal team that will surely be among the Premier League title contenders, thanks to two goals from Martin Zubimendi and another from Viktor Gyokeres.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Over the past two seasons, the Swede has scored 44 goals in the Premier League, a tally bettered only by Salah and Erling Haaland with 47 and 49 respectively.
    Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The attorneys argued that state officials' failure to disclose public information prevents them from ensuring that Ward's execution is carried out without constitutional violations.
    Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Around Miami, an argument over their tactics was being carried out on billboards.
    Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Machined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machined. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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