as in mechanical
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
the snapping of the handcuffs was followed by a mechanic reading of the suspect's rights
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as in repairman
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as in operator
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Recent Examples of mechanic
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
The Henry Ford has hired many McPherson graduates over the years to service the antique cars, including its current mechanic.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
For example, ads for mechanic positions were predominantly shown to men, while those for preschool teacher roles were primarily directed to women.
—Carlotta Dotto, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Integrating improved breathing mechanics into your daily life will make your movement feel more fluid, connected and efficient.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
The Henry Ford has hired many McPherson graduates over the years to service the antique cars, including its current mechanic.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
His current mechanic shop is basically a retirement hobby, something to pass the time.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
For example, ads for mechanic positions were predominantly shown to men, while those for preschool teacher roles were primarily directed to women.
—Carlotta Dotto, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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The ocean water turns red, as a (usually unseen) mechanical shark chews up people in the surf or somehow on top of a boat.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
9 July 2025
Noun
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David misses breakfast to take a call from his room, during which repairmen come to drill a signal jammer on his roof.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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Investigators quickly arrested Hendersonville boat repairman Joshua Singletary, charging him with first-degree murder in connection with the single mom's death, but the charge wouldn’t stick.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The agency is still updating its drone policies, training drone operators and developing the capabilities of its new aviation division, the report said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The project includes a $6.2-million investment in interceptor drones, operator training and new mobile response units, according to the head of the Kyiv Military Administration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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This legislation will trigger automatic cuts to Medicare totaling $500 billion over eight years.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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But this went from an idea that was an automatic community win to an example of desperate nickel and diming.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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For the Pentagon, the bill would provide billions for ship building, munitions systems, and quality of life measures for servicemen and women, as well as $25 billion for the development of the Golden Dome missile defense system.—
Kevin Freking,
Twin Cities,
5 July 2025
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Pact, based in Watertown, has in the prior two years raised about $10,000 for America’s servicemen and women, a spokeswoman for the company said.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Legal consultants found no issues with the idea, Smith said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Hours later, 12 people were killed by an Israeli strike on a market in Gaza City, including a prominent hospital consultant, Ahmad Qandil, Palestinian media reported.—
Crispian Balmer,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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So marketers are faced with the challenge of adapting once again to a new reality, where buying isn’t driven by emotional response but by algorithms and robotic logic.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In a warehouse setting, this means robotic arms could inspect the contents of packages moving down a conveyor belt without unpacking them.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Cubans, including white-collar professionals, doctors and teachers, make the equivalent of roughly $15 a month in Cuban pesos.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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But Ziegler also predicts that more risk-averse doctors will feel the law doesn't offer enough clarity to offset the steep penalties that still exist.—
Olivia Aldridge,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanic. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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