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as in repairman
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as in operator
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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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Recent Examples of mechanic
Time, 7 May 2025
Given his wiry 5-foot-10 frame, and naturally below-average bat speed, he’s never had much margin for error or inefficiency in his hitting mechanics.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
Harroun installed it with a bracket above the dashboard rather than have a mechanic ride in the race with him, as was the custom of the day.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
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Noun
Observers understand the basic mechanics of the conclave: Cardinals will have informal meetings in the corridors, during meals, and in the chambers.
—Time, 7 May 2025
Given his wiry 5-foot-10 frame, and naturally below-average bat speed, he’s never had much margin for error or inefficiency in his hitting mechanics.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Adjective
The space, which hosts a coffee shop, is located inside an old mechanic shop.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
Harroun installed it with a bracket above the dashboard rather than have a mechanic ride in the race with him, as was the custom of the day.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic
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Part of the Community Image Amid the sounds of chiming clocks inside and the calls for Muslim prayer outside, Mr. Shakoor and another repairman were minding the Taj shop in the cavernous ground floor of the Ramada Old Town building, adjacent to Souk Waqif, on a recent evening.—
David Belcher,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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At Large follows two best friends, Bill and Joe, who are ordinary dads and electrical repairmen.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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Grid operators across the country have navigated a deluge of new wind, solar and mass-storage battery requests in recent years.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
12 May 2025
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Enlist a travel advisor and/or tour operator if the trip is complex Start out by asking: What’s the goal of this trip?—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
12 May 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2025
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The company's debut product, an all-black keyboard with no key labels, put mechanical keyboards on the radar of computer geeks and general consumers alike.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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Many of them have also sent troops to march in the parade, alongside Russian servicemen.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Among others, the office provides legal and psychotherapeutic and employment consultations for veterans, runs support groups for families of servicemen who are the prisoners of war in Russian captivity or are considered missing in action.—
Yuriy Zaliznyak,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Bottom Line on Cloud Coffee For most people, there probably isn’t much upside or downside to trying cloud coffee, says Connie Diekman, RD, a food and nutrition consultant and past president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 May 2025
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Legal Fees and Costs Add Up As negotiations stretch out, the financial cost of legal fees, consultants, and other resources involved in drafting and reviewing agreements increases.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Healthcare providers can offer automatic payment plans as an alternative to allowing unpaid invoices to accumulate and sending patients to collections.—
Samad Syed,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Every reliever except Yuki Matsui has been complicit, though Jeremiah Estrada’s unearned run came after the automatic runner was placed on second in the 10th inning on Wednesday.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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During the proceedings, and while her doctor was testifying about Ozturk's asthma diagnosis, a lawyer appearing alongside her in Louisiana said Ozturk was suffering from an asthma attack, and she was briefly excused for 10 minutes.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 May 2025
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So check in with your doctor before taking it in any form.—
Anya Meyerowitz,
Glamour,
9 May 2025
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While originally forging blades, Ellis later shifted focus, curating a collection of bespoke knives and showcasing works by renowned smiths to preserve the tradition and history of bladesmithing.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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By teasing the smith with information about the rings and playing on Celebrimbor’s ego and grievances, Sauron worms his way back into Celebrimbor’s good graces.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2024
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanic. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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