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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Riders will be able to purchase tickets through the SoFloGO app or at station ticket machines before boarding trains headed toward matches and Fan Fest events.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
The company was in the vanguard of operating bitcoin teller machines, or BTMs, often inside convenience stores, touting its ability to bring people outside the mainstream of the financial system into the world of digital payments.
—Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
It will be equipped with the latest machines created by Italian architect Antonio Citterio, as part of Technogym’s newest collaboration, offering an optimal environment for comprehensive workouts.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
This approach is rooted in synergy; the most competitive manufacturing and process systems will require humans and machines to work together, combining the reliability of machines with the intangible genius of the human mind.
—Arungalai Anbarasu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Melting snow patches and churning snow-making machines marked much of the late winter conditions across California ski areas this year.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Some machines have a cleaning indicator light.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
On the Senate floor, they can be seen skillfully maneuvering around lawmakers, stenotype machines hanging from their necks.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Noun
The 404 pet-friendly rooms and suites have lake views, Nespresso Zenius Pro machines, 55-inch TVs, Bluetooth alarm radios, mini-fridges, and nine-foot-tall windows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Riders will be able to purchase tickets through the SoFloGO app or at station ticket machines before boarding trains headed toward matches and Fan Fest events.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
The company was in the vanguard of operating bitcoin teller machines, or BTMs, often inside convenience stores, touting its ability to bring people outside the mainstream of the financial system into the world of digital payments.
—Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
It will be equipped with the latest machines created by Italian architect Antonio Citterio, as part of Technogym’s newest collaboration, offering an optimal environment for comprehensive workouts.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
This approach is rooted in synergy; the most competitive manufacturing and process systems will require humans and machines to work together, combining the reliability of machines with the intangible genius of the human mind.
—Arungalai Anbarasu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Melting snow patches and churning snow-making machines marked much of the late winter conditions across California ski areas this year.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Some machines have a cleaning indicator light.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
On the Senate floor, they can be seen skillfully maneuvering around lawmakers, stenotype machines hanging from their necks.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machines
Noun
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These days, many engines require a synthetic or at least partially synthetic (blended) motor oil.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
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That case charged a handful of Florida defendants with stealing more than 600 outboard boat engines and vessels from the Tampa area and shipping them to the migrant smugglers in the Quintana Roo area.—
Jay Weaver
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Because of that, that black carbon has about 540 times bigger climate effect than black carbon that's released from surface sources like ships, cars and power plants.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Beijing controls the supply chain for many obscure minerals that are critical components of smartphones, cars and weapons.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2026
Verb
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If the Sharks make the playoffs next season and Celebrini betters his 115-point total from this season, wouldn’t his next deal become that much more expensive?—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
30 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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The world’s transportation system—planes, trains, and automobiles—will lean heavily on liquid gold for decades.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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In 1918, when automobiles were still a luxury most Americans could only admire from the sidewalk, Hertz was founded on the idea that freedom of movement wasn’t a privilege.—
Gil West,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Brands that effectively integrate technology into their customer experience (in a way that improves that experience) can begin to leverage 21st-century brand-building to keep their strategic flywheel turning.—
Clifford Hudson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Its direct proximity to subway access also improves mobility around the city for many travelers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Its front wheels have an open-wheel design; they’re shrouded in aerodynamic pods but mounted out wide from the streamlined cabin, which looks much more aerospace than automotive.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Our 2026 Tiguan was loaded with standard features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, LED automatic headlights, heated and cooled seats, heated R-line steering wheel, and a simplified 15-inch infotainment system.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
14 May 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 24 May. 2026.
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