machines 1 of 2

noun

plural of machine
1
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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machines

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verb

present tense third-person singular of machine
as in rounds (off or out)

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Recent Examples of machines
Noun
In practice, that means finding improvements by rearranging machines, charting new workflows, and adding automation—not pushing workers to rush. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 July 2026 That kind of preparation could eventually help machines like this home robot designed to cook, clean and handle the clutter and surprises found in everyday homes. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026 As these machines come online, a significant challenge will be securing any centralized network. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026 Later, women were hired to individually cover each in foil before machines expedited the process. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 Instead, it will be defined by how effectively people, AI systems, automation and intelligent machines operate together as a unified system. — John Healy, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Despite its lack of cutting-edge lithography machines, the incredible imbalance between supply and demand was enough to prompt it to enter the space. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026 While the machines look similar, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act classifies them differently. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Foam Cycle, which makes densifiers, says it’s sold 42 such machines in North America over the past six years. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machines
  1. engines
  2. cars
  3. betters
  4. buses
  5. improves
  6. automobiles
  7. effects
  8. wheels
Noun
  • It was supposed to relight its engines for a landing burn off the coast of Texas, simulating maneuvers required to return the booster back to the launch pad for recovery and reuse.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
  • Only five engines appeared to fire when 13 were required to slow the Booster to landing speed.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of engines
Noun
  • Much of the ground there has turned black with ash and many cars have been reduced to empty shells of twisted metal.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • That might include debris left behind or other damages like cars dented from scores of teens clambering over them while fleeing police.
    — Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of cars
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
Definition of betters
Noun
  • As with any Olympics, the 15,000 athletes and 25,000 broadcasters and journalists will ride buses in dedicated lanes.
    — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of buses
Verb
  • Instead of retraining an entire AI model, which can be extremely expensive, the system improves performance during generation.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • As health alerts have been issued amid the wildfire smoke in New York and New Jersey, FIFA is not concerned about the impact of poor air quality on the World Cup final as the weather forecast improves, according to unnamed sources who spoke to ESPN.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of improves
Noun
  • For the next three decades, this logo would be Toyota’s primary identifier on automobiles, undergoing only minor modifications in font style and color for aesthetics and consumer appeal.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
  • Proliferation of automobiles and coal as an energy source combined with an absence of meaningful emission standards caused dangerously polluted air.
    — Rebecca Florsheim, STAT, 17 July 2026
Definition of automobiles
Verb
  • Here, The Athletic outlines United’s debt picture and what effects this latest refinancing may have.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of effects
Noun
  • Indeed, the Vienna rode quite well thanks to its larger wheels, fairly wide tires, and neutral geometry.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • 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.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of wheels

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