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as in engines
a device that changes energy into mechanical motion
a machine that washes dishes for you
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as in cars
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
that Corvette is a machine that any guy would love to own
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as in rounds (off or out)
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Recent Examples of machines
Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Existing California law does require the election official of any county or city using a voting system to inspect the machines or devices at least once every two years.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
There were huge, complicated machines that needed to be calibrated, and nobody really knew how to do it.
—Carol Sutton Lewis, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
But state law still requires counties to use the machines.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
At one point, the men raided candy and soda machines and distributed them to hostages.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
At Colorado Pinball Pub, rows of glowing machines pull you into the nostalgia of the game.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
The process highlights that such actions are not intuitive for machines and must be programmed step by step.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Severin says this might be because data shows traditional cardio machines aren’t getting as much use.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
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However, two different groups of researchers have just announced advances that notably reduce the gap between theoretical estimates and real machines.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Existing California law does require the election official of any county or city using a voting system to inspect the machines or devices at least once every two years.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
There were huge, complicated machines that needed to be calibrated, and nobody really knew how to do it.
—Carol Sutton Lewis, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
But state law still requires counties to use the machines.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
At one point, the men raided candy and soda machines and distributed them to hostages.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
At Colorado Pinball Pub, rows of glowing machines pull you into the nostalgia of the game.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
The process highlights that such actions are not intuitive for machines and must be programmed step by step.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Severin says this might be because data shows traditional cardio machines aren’t getting as much use.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machines
Noun
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During this burn, the engines will fire for about six minutes.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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The term engineering is sometimes more loosely defined, especially in Great Britain, as the manufacture or assembly of engines, machine tools, and machine parts.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In recent years, cities have been living through short storms that turn subway stations into lakes, streets into rivers, cars into boats.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The new cars will be phased in during 2026, replacing 1980s-era railcars.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Diridon Station is now a hub for VTA’s buses and light-rail trains, Caltrain and Amtrak — and one day it may be announced as a stop for BART and high-speed rail.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Nothing betters the gift of time.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Buses, trains and automobiles His various modes of transportation along the way have ranged from buses, trains, vans, hitchhiking, horses, motorbikes, slow boats, sea barges, bicycles and even a poultry truck.—
Salma Arafa,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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With food, cocktails, an exclusive preview of Concours collector automobiles, entertainment and a live auction.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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That said, judgments can remain valid for years and may be renewed, so if your financial situation improves later, creditors could attempt to collect at that time.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Especially with everyone thinking black paint and black wheels and all black everything makes for a badass vehicle.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The overwhelming amount of digital evidence that both district attorneys and public defenders in Colorado must manage is so dire that state lawmakers created a task force to address the issue, which effects every criminal case in the state.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
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What effects the death of his son or other losses and loves had upon his plays are secrets that Shakespeare carried with him to the grave.—
James Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Machines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machines. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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