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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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The firefighting efforts involved four engines, two dozers and two hand crews.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Without data center development, AES would lean on battery storage and gas reciprocating engines to fuel energy demand until 2040.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
23 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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The president’s actions mirror those his administration has taken on cars and automobiles.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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While Nexperia is little known outside the industry, its site says the company has more than 6,000 products qualified for use in automobiles, and shipments of 110 billion of its products annually.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
19 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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The project advances from lab to real-world scale with real heavy-duty trucks and buses using the infrastructure in everyday conditions.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Mamdani, who maintains a double-digit lead in the latest polls, has campaigned on issues of affordability, promoting ambitious ideas such as free city buses, rent freezes, and city-run grocery stores.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
24 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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Ylang-ylang delivers antioxidant-rich radiance, while pure niacinamide brightens and refines texture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 Oct. 2025
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China produces and refines the vast majority of the world’s supply of rare earths, key in several industries, including defense and semiconductor manufacturing.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
9 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 28 Oct. 2025.
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