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Recent Examples of man-made Arsenic is a toxic metal that can enter soil through natural and man-made activities. 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 See All Example Sentences for man-made
Recent Examples of Synonyms for man-made
Adjective
  • The straps are made from a sturdy synthetic leather alternative that holds its shape more than other softer materials, but the interior of the straps and insoles are still lined with a light suede that’s gentle on the skin and comfy for full-day wear.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
  • That gets you all-wheel drive, the turbo inline-six, panoramic sunroof, navigation, and synthetic leather.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Adjective
  • Hassabis spoke about artificial general intelligence (AGI), which is generally understood as AI that is smarter than humans.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 June 2025
  • The general goal is to either reach artificial general intelligence (AGI) or maybe even the outstretched possibility of achieving artificial superintelligence (ASI).
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • These slippers are available in men’s and women’s sizes, and are designed with a suede upper and a plush faux fur lining that yields a buttery-soft feel.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
  • The designer of the faux fur coat Lopez wore in the photos reportedly reposted the image.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • Alvarez took batting practice on the field Thursday afternoon and is scheduled to face minor-league pitchers in a simulated game at Daikin Park on Friday.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • Came in yesterday, got work, got shooting in, got some simulated game shots.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • Later, it's revealed that Phelps didn't die at all, and his fake death was a setup to frame Ethan.
    EW.com, EW.com, 24 May 2025
  • The fake kidnapping also cost the United States Social Security Administration more than $127,000, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office $148,866 and the FBI $2,558.
    Jessica Sager, People.com, 23 May 2025

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“Man-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man-made. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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