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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
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Millions of Bissell cleaning machines sold at popular retailers, including Target, Walmart and Amazon, have been recalled after causing over a hundred reported burn injuries.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
If at first teachers worried about students using chatbots to write essays, now new agentic tools such as Claude Code are allowing students to outsource even more of their work to the machines.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The question now—for policymakers, employers, investors, and the generation caught in the middle—is whether anyone can build new institutions fast enough to keep up with the machines.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
These systems may eventually operate inside the human body or in environments too dangerous for traditional machines.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Front-loading machines are especially prone to this because moisture can get trapped in the rubber door gasket.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Whether entering by car, motorcycle, bike, or foot, be sure you’re armed with water and food; there are no restaurants, snack machines, or concession stands in either park district.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
But state law still requires counties to use the machines.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
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The Neo is Apple's most obvious attempt to challenge budget laptops like Google's Chromebook models and entry-level Windows machines, which can start around $300 or less.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Millions of Bissell cleaning machines sold at popular retailers, including Target, Walmart and Amazon, have been recalled after causing over a hundred reported burn injuries.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
If at first teachers worried about students using chatbots to write essays, now new agentic tools such as Claude Code are allowing students to outsource even more of their work to the machines.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The question now—for policymakers, employers, investors, and the generation caught in the middle—is whether anyone can build new institutions fast enough to keep up with the machines.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
These systems may eventually operate inside the human body or in environments too dangerous for traditional machines.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Front-loading machines are especially prone to this because moisture can get trapped in the rubber door gasket.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Whether entering by car, motorcycle, bike, or foot, be sure you’re armed with water and food; there are no restaurants, snack machines, or concession stands in either park district.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
But state law still requires counties to use the machines.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machines
Noun
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Adiabatic expansion is an important property in thermodynamics, in engines, in astrophysical gases and plasmas, and also in the expanding Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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With the right zoning, infrastructure and financing, West Baltimore could become one of Maryland’s largest engines of residential growth — especially for affordable and middle-market housing.—
Alfred Barry,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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Starting around 2015, scores of accidents involving tractor-trailers and passenger cars were reported in the area each year, often resulting in damage to the cars and medical care for occupants who reported injuries.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The cars run up and down Coast Highway with plenty of convenient stops at major points of interest.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Local media reported gunfire as some Haitians forced the drivers of small colorful buses known as tap-taps to disembark their passengers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 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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And in 1931, Sears launched Allstate Insurance, pushing through the challenges of the Great Depression and World War II to reach customers who owned automobiles.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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When automobiles arrived on the scene, the average American had a chance to hit the open road and see the country like never before.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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The technology improves comfort and movement while maintaining a more vintage, authentic denim aesthetic, rather than the overly synthetic look that can occur with traditional stretch constructions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The condiment or dip helps contain the tiny seeds while providing moisture, which improves the digestibility of whole flaxseeds.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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All terrain wheels and five point safety harnesses, combining easy maneuverability with safety and stability for everyday use.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 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 17 Apr. 2026.
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