machining

verb

present participle of machine
as in refining

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for machining
  1. refining
  2. improving
  3. shining
  4. enhancing
  5. carrying out
  6. bettering
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  • By refining double magnetic resonance for a single atom, the team demonstrated a way to address these different magnetic components independently.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • By refining an exceptional predecessor rather than overhauling it, the newest Paperwhite comfortably remains the best ereader for most people, easily earning our Editors' Choice award.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • Future development will focus on improving their autonomy, increasing operating speeds, and enabling them to work alongside humans with less supervision.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The Lakers finished their first extended trip of the season unscathed in the standings, improving to 11-2 and still the best record in the league, but had to limp across the finish line Wednesday after injuries struck.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of improving
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  • Madison’s Dior shoes went with a custom strapless Dior dress in shining shades of silver and pale gray.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The 2026 edition aims to tell the story of music from multiple perspectives, shining a light not only on those who take the stage, but also on the people who write, produce, lead and work behind the scenes every day.
    — Billboard Italy, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
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  • The organization said the center will help further its mission of saving more lives, increasing its capacity to provide more adoptable animals to the public, and enhancing its ability to further its commitment to offering a no-kill shelter.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The drone is equipped with advanced autonomous flight systems, and the platform enables operators to control multiple units simultaneously, enhancing mission efficiency and reducing manpower requirements.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of enhancing
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  • Saudi Arabia and the UAE have demonstrated exceptional levels of resilience, activating contingency plans, carrying out repair works in record time, and keeping customers supplied.
    — Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree denied carrying out any operations targeting the areas.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of carrying out
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  • On top of emphasizing a core value set aimed at bettering the working class, many DSA candidates tapped into voter frustrations with the larger political system.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Forty-three percent of US adults say the federal government is effective at bettering people’s lives, down from 51% in 2025, according to a new Bentley University-Gallup survey.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of bettering
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“Machining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machining. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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