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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 busses
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
Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Rushing attacks are complex machines composed of 10 moving parts on every snap.
—Robert Mays, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
By the late 1800s, with railroads, threshing machines, large slaughterhouses and steamships with refrigeration, Argentina exported vast quantities of wheat and beef to England.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
The technology included corrupt automatic shuffling machines that read cards and predicted which player had the best hand.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Across town, Mark Fontana leaned over a slab of granite in a monument manufacturing shop located right next to the Italian cemetery, full of headstones in various stages, giant stone cutting machines, diamond-grinders and a room for sandblasting headstones.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
The spacious guest rooms and suites, surrounded by lush gardens and lagoon-style pools, feature private outdoor spaces and modern comforts like espresso machines, bathrobes, and Le Chemin by Byredo toiletries.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Courts have weighed in on video gambling machines, including ones with cell phone charging functions.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Rushing attacks are complex machines composed of 10 moving parts on every snap.
—Robert Mays, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
By the late 1800s, with railroads, threshing machines, large slaughterhouses and steamships with refrigeration, Argentina exported vast quantities of wheat and beef to England.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
The technology included corrupt automatic shuffling machines that read cards and predicted which player had the best hand.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Across town, Mark Fontana leaned over a slab of granite in a monument manufacturing shop located right next to the Italian cemetery, full of headstones in various stages, giant stone cutting machines, diamond-grinders and a room for sandblasting headstones.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
The spacious guest rooms and suites, surrounded by lush gardens and lagoon-style pools, feature private outdoor spaces and modern comforts like espresso machines, bathrobes, and Le Chemin by Byredo toiletries.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machines
Noun
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Engineers have conducted tests with engines and rotors operating at full power inside the tunnel, measuring vibrations, lift, drag, and control response in real-time.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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In my view, trust and belonging are the real engines of creativity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Snag cordless stick models, robot vacuums, and handheld versions that are ideal for stairs and cars.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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In two years, the cars will ascend toward a building full of paying members instead of open sky.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the lack of big American automobiles in Japan might be linked to more practical reasons, including local tastes and the conditions and size of roads.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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And the e-bike and non-e-bike both have to coexist with automobiles in the right of way.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Miami improves to 6-1 on the season (2-1 in Atlantic Coast Conference play) and is now bowl eligible after picking up its sixth win.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Over time, as battery technology improves, Goldstein also thinks eVTOLs could become bigger.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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City and transit officials have announced safety initiatives specifically targeting buses, trains and uptown since the stabbing.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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The buses were headed to Mexico City as part of a program funded by the Mexican government to help deportees travel back to their home states.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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In decades past, models’ front seats were nearly directly above the wheels.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This material then undergoes chemical treatment, where Lithion’s process extracts and refines up to 95 percent of battery materials and 98 percent of critical minerals for reuse in new batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ylang-ylang delivers antioxidant-rich radiance, while pure niacinamide brightens and refines texture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His administration has thrown its support behind Netanyahu, though, as Israel carries out its ground offensive in Gaza City.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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For the most part, Ruth carries out her daily chores, and submits to the Brotherhood’s inflexible vision of domesticity.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Machines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machines. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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