machines 1 of 2

plural of machine

machines

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of machine

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of machines
Noun
PopZao, in theory, allows anyone with a following—now just massive IP machines—to develop merchandise. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 For decades, success meant getting machines to behave more like people. — Puneet Gaur, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 For billions of people, facial recognition technology has become part of daily life, allowing machines to assess our humanity and our physical identities in less than a second. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Speed becomes the next robotics benchmark Robot demonstrations have increasingly focused on whether machines can perform useful tasks autonomously. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026 But the real flaw in this law is the assumption that these machines are only intended for legitimate investment. — Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 And while there is a worldwide fear that machines and AI will eventually replace workers, Helal is clear that workers are indispensable to the production process. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 White noise machines, fans and pink or brown noise mask the sound rather than block it. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 On the other are partner-side tools like earplugs and white noise machines. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machines
Noun
  • But hybrids, which use a combination of gas engines and electric motors, are much more affordable.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Founders can be powerful engines of early growth, but investors need evidence that a brand can live beyond one personality.
    — Rhea Cartwright, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The clocks in your computer, your phone and your newer cars change automatically.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Broadly, the idea is that consumers and small shops should have access to the tools, parts and information needed to repair their own electronic devices, farm equipment and cars, among other things.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This lessens the chance of fungal diseases and betters airflow and light exposure to all parts of the plant.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Over the years, Chivayo gave away dozens of luxury cars, buses, cash and other gifts to celebrities, church leaders, sports figures, politicians and social media followers, frequently broadcasting his largesse online.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Transit advocates say that money could be better spent on improved buses and other transit improvements.
    — Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This not only improves energy efficiency but also creates additional work to build smart controls, battery systems, microgrids, and distributed energy infrastructure.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Houston falls to 8-3-3 at home, while Sporting KC improves to 3-10-0 on the road.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The winners of the SDV age must not simply put more software into automobiles.
    — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Vulcan plans to supply them for robotics, automobiles, semiconductor manufacturing and data center infrastructure.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Still, stakeholders are unsure what effects a veto override will have.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Here, The Athletic outlines United’s debt picture and what effects this latest refinancing may have.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Link launched on July 3 but quickly ran into electronic problems that took out two of the three reaction wheels needed to turn the spacecraft.
    — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Sooners were driving to answer the score when the wheels started coming off for their offense on a second-and-goal at the Georgia 4.
    — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Machines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machines. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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