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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
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
As robots grow more capable and AI more sophisticated, a growing chorus of researchers contends that machines can go further, do more, and take on greater risk – all at a fraction of the cost of keeping a human alive in orbit.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2026
Aspire is Acer’s line for budget and mainstream machines, and the spec list here backs that up.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Live, dead and dying cockroaches were observed on sticky traps below the slushie and milkshake machines.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
In contrast, vague or overly verbose content fails both machines and users.
—Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The 404 pet-friendly rooms and suites have lake views, Nespresso Zenius Pro machines, 55-inch TVs, Bluetooth alarm radios, mini-fridges, and nine-foot-tall windows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The company was in the vanguard of operating bitcoin teller machines, or BTMs, often inside convenience stores, touting its ability to bring people outside the mainstream of the financial system into the world of digital payments.
—Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
On the Senate floor, they can be seen skillfully maneuvering around lawmakers, stenotype machines hanging from their necks.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Noun
Ciber’s unit has five such machines, used sparingly, and is preparing another, faster robot, capable of covering 10 miles an hour, to carry Kalashnikov small arms into battle.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
As robots grow more capable and AI more sophisticated, a growing chorus of researchers contends that machines can go further, do more, and take on greater risk – all at a fraction of the cost of keeping a human alive in orbit.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2026
Aspire is Acer’s line for budget and mainstream machines, and the spec list here backs that up.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Live, dead and dying cockroaches were observed on sticky traps below the slushie and milkshake machines.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
In contrast, vague or overly verbose content fails both machines and users.
—Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The 404 pet-friendly rooms and suites have lake views, Nespresso Zenius Pro machines, 55-inch TVs, Bluetooth alarm radios, mini-fridges, and nine-foot-tall windows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The company was in the vanguard of operating bitcoin teller machines, or BTMs, often inside convenience stores, touting its ability to bring people outside the mainstream of the financial system into the world of digital payments.
—Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
On the Senate floor, they can be seen skillfully maneuvering around lawmakers, stenotype machines hanging from their necks.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machines
Noun
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Oura Ring, Ultrahuman and Clue have partnered to link cycle data with real-time biomarkers, and workout-modification engines adapting intensity to cycle phase are already in development per FemTech World’s 2026 outlook.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The driver is seen singing happily to himself, then glancing out his window with a slight look of concern as the sound of the jet’s whining engines begins on the recording.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Lines of cars inch forward with flags draped from windows, their horns blaring in rhythm with rousing chants.—
Radier Odhiambo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 May 2026
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Overcast conditions remained through the morning while Formula 1 cars, GT vehicles and racing sedans had their opportunities to run the track.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 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
Noun
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Planes, trains, and automobiles have been joined by trams, taxis, ships, tractors, and more.—
Keith Langston,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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Steel and automobiles stand out.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Traffic management will begin four hours before each match and continue up to four hours after, with residents divided on whether the requirement improves safety or creates an inconvenience.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Operators might buy new server racks every couple of years as the technology improves.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Four wheels moves the body, two wheels moves the soul.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Before Bret realizes his daughter's foot-content creator career dream is a jest for the cameras, the loving father spins his wheels, recovering from his surprise to even manage encouragement.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 June 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 Jun. 2026.
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