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as in synthetic
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
man-made diamonds that were really just glass
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as in artificial
produced by humans rather than natural processes
the houses in the new development are built around a man-made lake
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Recent Examples of man-made
Arsenic is a toxic metal that can enter soil through natural and man-made activities.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 Apr. 2025
If that data happens to support a progressive consensus – for example, if the majority of climate science data supports theories that climate change is man-made – then the AI is likely to present this as true.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Gulf Coast shrimpers have been pummeled in recent years by natural and man-made disasters, as well as rising fuel costs.
—Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
There are too many of those for real, natural and man-made, to think anything merits the description where games are being played.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 Apr. 2025
If that data happens to support a progressive consensus – for example, if the majority of climate science data supports theories that climate change is man-made – then the AI is likely to present this as true.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Gulf Coast shrimpers have been pummeled in recent years by natural and man-made disasters, as well as rising fuel costs.
—Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
There are too many of those for real, natural and man-made, to think anything merits the description where games are being played.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for man-made
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In announcing the replacements on Friday, the FDA said multiple food companies had already promised to remove the synthetic chemicals, making the 2026 target more likely.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Now, though, prices of synthetic diamonds have plummeted 90 percent at wholesale, according to a statement from the brand, marking a stark divergence from the price of traditional gems.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Amazon has plenty more artificial plants and flowers to shop.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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The overwhelming recommendation was that the Church should revise its teaching to allow artificial means of birth control.—
Randall Balmer,
Time,
8 May 2025
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This depends on the material, but faux leather is usually less susceptible to damage from steam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Our feeds are flooded with faux news and half-truths, designed to prop up confirmation biases and advance political agendas.—
Slaine,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The researchers solved this problem by conducting simulated dives, during which participants held their breath while submerging their faces in cold water.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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Dactyl is a robotic hand, trained in virtual simulated environments, that learned how to solve a Rubik’s Cube.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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YouTube has further cracked down on fake movie trailer channels.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
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“Man-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man-made. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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