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
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 June 2025
Using different rules and gameplay mechanics that are supposedly more narrative-friendly and accessible, Daggerheart is one of many tabletop games coming for D&D‘s throne as the go-to system for fantasy adventures.
—James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
Carlotta Dotto, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
The space, which hosts a coffee shop, is located inside an old mechanic shop.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The Magic Keyboard features refined scissor-switch mechanics for enhanced typing, while Touch ID provides fast, secure logins.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 June 2025
Using different rules and gameplay mechanics that are supposedly more narrative-friendly and accessible, Daggerheart is one of many tabletop games coming for D&D‘s throne as the go-to system for fantasy adventures.
—James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
Noun
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
The space, which hosts a coffee shop, is located inside an old mechanic shop.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 22 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Crews will also replace the windows, fix the roof and replace all of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, safety, security and information technology systems.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the inept villain Dr. Doofenshmirtz (Dan Povenmire) is nearly undone by an oven repairman's ridiculously long appointment window.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
8 June 2025
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Its centerpiece is a faithful rendering of a 1950s Montgomery bus, rotated by stagehands dressed as repairmen.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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As the grid operator, PJM conducts studies to ensure that the grid is performing well.—
Jason M. Stanek,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Instead, their relationship is built on a secure emotional foundation that makes these behaviors natural and automatic over time.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Our room, 203, was blissfully quiet despite being only two doors down from the ship’s reception desk, and — just beyond — the automatic glass doors that led to the gangplank when we were docked.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Clayton’s case is among several recent incidents to draw scrutiny from local Okinawans include the case of a 25-year-old US serviceman, who in December was sentenced to five years in prison for kidnapping and raping an underage girl.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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Ukrainian media reports said eight Russian servicemen were killed and another 12 were injured.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Bass, 44, a pilot and airline consultant, gradually improved the delivery schedules, and Federal began to come out of its tailspin.—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Alana starred in 2021’s Licorice Pizza, Este served as a music consultant for the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus, and Danielle continued to collaborate outside of the group with artists including Bon Iver.—
Taylor Mims,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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The robotic mission proceeded normally until April 1, when the spacecraft detected a drop in pressure inside the line that feeds xenon fuel to its four thrusters.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2025
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In a recording of a telephone call heard by CNN, a person outside of Iran hoping to hear their friend’s voice on the other line, was instead met with a robotic voice.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Industry surveys show that only about half of men experiencing ED speak to a doctor, and even fewer discuss it with their partners.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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More proof of that point: Data show women are more likely than men to show up solo to doctor’s appointments for sleep apnea than with their bed partner.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
25 June 2025
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanic. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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