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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
Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
In the factory, the machines are collecting real-world data to learn practical tasks, including stocking parts for assembly technicians, performing basic warehousing and logistics operations.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Will the machines become aware?
—Steve Spaleta, Space.com, 1 May 2026
All polling places and voting centers are required to be accessible to voters with disabilities and will have accessible voting machines.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Wheeled machines move efficiently but struggle with obstacles.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
But experience had convinced him that his new machines would quickly pay for themselves.
—Alison J. Stein, thehustle.co, 1 May 2026
Detectives arrested 13 people, as well as seized 45 gaming machines, drugs and more than $3,000 in cash, Garibay said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Noun
From their humble beginnings as slow armored vehicles that supported the infantry’s advance, tanks would quickly evolve into swift, lethal machines that led the main attack while infantry moved in support of them.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
In the factory, the machines are collecting real-world data to learn practical tasks, including stocking parts for assembly technicians, performing basic warehousing and logistics operations.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Will the machines become aware?
—Steve Spaleta, Space.com, 1 May 2026
All polling places and voting centers are required to be accessible to voters with disabilities and will have accessible voting machines.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Wheeled machines move efficiently but struggle with obstacles.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
But experience had convinced him that his new machines would quickly pay for themselves.
—Alison J. Stein, thehustle.co, 1 May 2026
Detectives arrested 13 people, as well as seized 45 gaming machines, drugs and more than $3,000 in cash, Garibay said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machines
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Quattro is the company’s nickname for a more powerful upper stage for the New Glenn rocket, which will feature four BE-3U engines instead of the two currently powering the booster.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Corinthian can cruise silently and emissions-free using wind power alone, but the engines will kick in if more grunt is required.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Mamdani administration’s plan would remove cars from the southern end of the plaza, restore the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch as a true gateway to Prospect Park, add three-quarters of an acre of public space, cut dangerous pedestrian crossings, and speed up the B41 bus for 27,000 daily riders.—
Jonathan Timm,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Change has made cars a few seconds slower per lap, which is huge.—
Greg Cote
May 3,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Noun
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LeGrone and DeMund directed each attendee to one of three coach buses at the edge of the lot.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
2 May 2026
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 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
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If the researchers continue achieving useful results with anisotropic designs, their aim is applying its strength and light weight to designing automobiles, aircraft, and even spacecraft, and of course to creating earthquake-resistant infrastructure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
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Automakers, however, continue to use forms of dazzle camouflage to disguise prototype automobiles from other manufacturers and the media during testing.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Why Afternoon and Evening Exercise Is Best Afternoon and evening exercise (particularly moderate to high intensity) improves blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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That hybrid design also reduces wear on joints and improves energy efficiency over long distances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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None have wheels or are actually mobile like an RV or trailer.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 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 7 May. 2026.
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