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
That bill, which remains stalled at both state and city levels, is a reasonable if cumbersome way to discipline the proliferation of anonymous machines and make someone accountable for who rides what and how. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026 The PlayStation 5 went on sale starting in 2020, and sales for such machines tend to decline with time. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026 There is a tendency, then, to frame discussions about AI around the jobs and tasks that machines will eventually replace. — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Norton's larger machines have a certain elegance and visual identity, but the 450 Urban seems to have traded much of that for an overdose of sharp edges, awkward proportions and styling flourishes that don't quite know when to stop. — New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2026 Both machines run on the same 12-core M6 chip, but have quite different thermal dissipation and airflow due to their radically different designs. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 Combined with Direct’s later equipment decisions, independently raised cash could let Anthropic compare hardware and funding options with less need for the company selling the machines to help pay for them. — Wen Shao, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026 The gym is a beautiful, modern space with plenty of machines, exercise balls, and room to stretch. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 But part of our enjoyment, as an audience, is watching some of Britain’s most recognizable names turn into bloodthirsty killing machines. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machines
Noun
  • In aerospace, engineers can use digital twins to monitor aircraft engines and other complex systems throughout their operational lifetimes.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • GuangYu doesn’t normally make engines although fellow Chinese manufacturing giant Geely does make a similar unit.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • That difference makes city cars, delivery vehicles and stationary storage more promising applications than long-range EVs.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The pavilion includes a gym, a sports court, a steam room and lifts for 20 cars.
    — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 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
  • At least 33 people were killed last month when Russia hit two civilian buses in Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Ambulances and medical helicopters made trips to and from the site, while unscathed survivors were put on buses.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Fall leaves create a natural mulch, which helps suppress weeds and improves the soil with organic matter as the leaves decompose.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Succinonitrile improves the mixture’s flexibility and further supports ion dissociation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • People have been wishing for flying cars since the earliest days of flight and automobiles.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • They were designed to combat the carbon emissions of gas-guzzling automobiles, and conspicuous consumption is at odds with saving the planet.
    — Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 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
  • Fortunately, plenty of new high-tech tools offer assistance, including robot guide dogs, a cane-bot (looking a bit like a small R2D2 with giant wheels), multiple types of smart glasses with descriptive audio, and even a haptic vest for blind dogs.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Amazon is selling the Escape Wood Boho tiny home on wheels that has tons of storage.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

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“Machines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machines. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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