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
Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The agency is housed in a vast, nearly empty building, where a pair of eccentric employees—a cashier (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) and a mechanic (Kevin Kline)—have only one kind of car to rent, a 1994 Saturn.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
According to El Financiero, three men who worked at a mechanic shop — where the vehicle containing the bodies was abandoned — were arrested, though they were released because there was insufficient evidence to connect them to the crime.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Casey had a career in aviation, first as a mechanic and then as a technical service manager.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The agency is housed in a vast, nearly empty building, where a pair of eccentric employees—a cashier (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) and a mechanic (Kevin Kline)—have only one kind of car to rent, a 1994 Saturn.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Three men who worked at a mechanic shop near where the truck was abandoned were taken into custody but later released due to insufficient evidence.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
According to El Financiero, three men who worked at a mechanic shop — where the vehicle containing the bodies was abandoned — were arrested, though they were released because there was insufficient evidence to connect them to the crime.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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By overcoming these hurdles, the researchers significantly improved both the mechanical stability and electromagnetic performance of the magnet.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a piece with David Remnick maybe 20 years ago, Bruce talked about being a repairman, and using music to repair parts of himself.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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In his role at Proximity, Morrison serves as the weaver, loom repairman, payroll manager, shipping person and quality control inspector.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Powering future grids The China Three Gorges Corporation is the world’s biggest hydropower developer and operator.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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How teams stack up in the race for automatic bids, first-round byes and staying on the right side of the bubble.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Small and simple, the Magnifica is an automatic machine that can brew seven drinks, including espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, macchiatos, and iced coffee.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Unverified image of a Russian serviceman holding a Ukrainian Baba Yaga drone on August 6, 2024.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The home had been loaned to the federal government's United Service Organization (U.S.O.) to serve as a hub of entertainment for the servicemen and women who were training at the nearby U.S. Naval Air Station Grosse Ile, which operated from 1927-1969 as a flight-training base.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mom Eva Govea went to Abide for her prenatal and postpartum care, and also met with a lactation consultant and was able to buy donor milk through Abide.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Schwenz has previously worked with Leonardo DiCaprio, Meghan Markle, Arianna Huffington, Comcast and Viacom as a public relations consultant.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The first mimics its real-life namesake by having a strong, flexible robotic arm.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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But the country is now building toward a robotic lunar lander to be launched by a homegrown rocket, with a grander vision of establishing a moon base by 2045 as part of a long-term exploration road map released by KASA in August.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Experts liken these markers to fingerprints that can help doctors match each patient with the treatment most likely to work for them, making care more precise and personalized than ever before.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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This realistic doctor’s coat has everything your aspiring doctor needs to give their patients a check-up, including a face mask, a stethoscope with sound effects (AAA batteries not included), thermometer, syringe, reflex hammer, and reusable name tag.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanic. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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