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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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
This year, Big Sky also added LIDAR technology to some of its grooming machines, allowing trail maintenance technicians to maintain coverage more consistently and help prevent bald patches from forming.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Authorities emphasized that emergency personnel may need to use snow machines, aircraft and even explosives during the operations.
—Bonny Chu , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Many Walmart locations in Florida have self-service lottery ticket vending machines or sell lottery tickets at the customer service desk.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 19 Feb. 2026
Fuel shortages are triggering daily blackouts lasting up to 20 hours, and health officials say X-ray, ultrasound and CT machines are often unusable.
—Sarah Moreno
updated February 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Some machines give you the option of setting the length of the cycle.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the wildest example of the rout was Algorhythm Holdings, a small trucking logistics company that also sells karaoke machines.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the fitness center is stocked with cardio machines, weight equipment, and a dedicated spinning classroom.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Electric machines are typically manufactured in centralized facilities using multiple fabrication steps and specialized equipment.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
This year, Big Sky also added LIDAR technology to some of its grooming machines, allowing trail maintenance technicians to maintain coverage more consistently and help prevent bald patches from forming.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Authorities emphasized that emergency personnel may need to use snow machines, aircraft and even explosives during the operations.
—Bonny Chu , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Many Walmart locations in Florida have self-service lottery ticket vending machines or sell lottery tickets at the customer service desk.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 19 Feb. 2026
Fuel shortages are triggering daily blackouts lasting up to 20 hours, and health officials say X-ray, ultrasound and CT machines are often unusable.
—Sarah Moreno
updated February 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Some machines give you the option of setting the length of the cycle.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the wildest example of the rout was Algorhythm Holdings, a small trucking logistics company that also sells karaoke machines.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the fitness center is stocked with cardio machines, weight equipment, and a dedicated spinning classroom.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machines
Noun
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Reserve engines will fill in for the new trucks until they are fixed.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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But these companies see opportunities to build growth engines outside their primary business, while leveraging existing assets.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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How many cars are still coming out of (the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building) every day?—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Before the official announcement, the crisis erupted with the burning of buses and other public transport vehicles, as well as cars crossing the roads to block traffic.—
Claudia Núñez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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An avid field recordist, Kamaru has spoken of running his documentations of his surroundings—buses and bustling markets in Nairobi, sirens and birdsong in Berlin—through various types of digital processing, stretching and mulching and interweaving them with synths until the humdrum becomes musical.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
21 Feb. 2026
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Outreach workers will be working 24/7 to encourage people to go to shelters, warming shelters or warming buses that will be available to them.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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These include tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles, among others.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum under Section 232, as well as levies on copper, automobiles and trucks.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Taking a medication like metformin, which improves insulin sensitivity regardless of weight loss, can help some women with PCOS ovulate regularly.—
Deanna Pai,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2026
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Morrison plans to add a rooftop bar for Telia — perfect for when the weather improves.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Big fun will arrive in tiny packages at the eighth annual Dairy Block Petite Parade, which plays off Mardi Gras and features miniature floats built from a shoebox base, and pulled on wheels.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2026.
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