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
These pioneers fully expected that machines would one day surpass humans—that AGI would become ASI, or artificial superintelligence—because there’s no reason to expect that humans are the pinnacle of intelligence. George Musser, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026 Strength training involves using weights, machines, resistance bands, or even your own body weight to provide the mechanical stimulus muscles need to maintain or build strength. Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026 But immigrants in Miami are forced to wait hours before guards let them get screened, letting people into the lobby to scan their items through the X-ray machines in groups around the time of their hearings. Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 The underlying argument is that mental-health support is a set of techniques and interventions, and that once machines learn to marshal these effectively, all will be well. Steven Barrie-Anthony, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 Each showcases human actors and their dedication to their craft in a moment when machines are attempting to replace a face, voice and life force. Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 Sean — Illumina builds the machines that read DNA, and then sells the parts needed to run them. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 The machines were designed to detect non-metallic weapons, explosives and other threats concealed under layers of clothing that might evade traditional metal detectors. Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 These PCs benchmark with comparable performance to Windows machines that sell for way more. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machines
Noun
  • All its major engines ignited before liftoff, reducing the uncertainty involved in starting engines during flight.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Nearly 1,600 personnel are assigned to the wildfire, along with more than 100 engines, 18 helicopters and 11 air tankers, according to Cal Fire.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Assigning officers to walk in community beat patrols instead of driving around in cars.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The cast seems to have mostly met on the train or in shared cars to the castle.
    Alice Burton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 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
  • But local government officials are warning that the proposal, if approved, would leave cities and counties with less money to pay for essential services, including fire-rescue, mosquito control, buses, parks and public hospitals like Jackson.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Many are dealing with buses running late, excessively long rides, and some have no bus route at all.
    Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The evidence that heavy AI use improves the educational experience or education outcomes for our students is very murky and limited.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • What’s Happening Videos of people pouring Epsom salt onto baking sheets, towels or shower floors and stomping barefoot for roughly 10 minutes have racked up views across TikTok, with users claiming the practice eases anxiety and improves sleep.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Trusting non-human drivers more While technological advances in automobiles have improved safety for drivers and passengers, that isn’t the case for road-sharing cyclists.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The property was replaced as an entrance to the park when automobiles replaced stagecoaches.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 4 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
  • Elimar, the ground floor restaurant, buzzes at breakfast with a spectacular spread including giant wheels of parmesan and sides of prosciutto, fruit, egg and pancake stations, and a gluten-free section.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The plane remained airborne without flaring the nose to force the wheels onto the ground.
    David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Machines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machines. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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