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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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Grimm is a retired Air Force mechanic who spent 24 years on active duty, ultimately achieving the rank of Master Sergeant.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
The first Meat Castle series is Hands On, in which Scherr, a former tradesman and mechanic, tries his hand at a new unique craft in each episode, diving headfirst into the skilled professions that power the American dream.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Roberts graduated from the carpentry and cabinetry program at Columbus Technical College—which received a grant from the Lowe’s Foundation—while working full-time as a diesel mechanic.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Grimm is a retired Air Force mechanic who spent 24 years on active duty, ultimately achieving the rank of Master Sergeant.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The scheme, which uses single-button presses to deploy impressive moves, appears easy to learn on the surface, but Quarter Up layered complexity through the tag mechanic and defensive options to create depth.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
The first Meat Castle series is Hands On, in which Scherr, a former tradesman and mechanic, tries his hand at a new unique craft in each episode, diving headfirst into the skilled professions that power the American dream.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic
Noun
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Larry Colvin is a proud Vietnam veteran who's been forced back into the working world after 10 years of retirement as a repairman.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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What Weston really wanted to do was to work as a radio and TV repairman.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No remote operator guiding every step.—
Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The ride's operator said the attraction was completely dismantled and repaired to ensure its operation would remain safe.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Robert Roberts and his wife Iris White chronicle much, including Black servicemen who came back from the war with European brides.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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For much of the 20th century in the United States, tattoos were associated with rebellion and criminality — linked to prisoners, gangs and subcultures, as well as servicemen like sailors and soldiers.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The center will also bring nearly 80 jobs, said Dale Morris, senior consultant of government affairs at American Airlines.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Apr. 2026
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Magid, a media consultant that has worked for decades with TV networks and stations, believes local and national TV-news organizations need to start giving viewers more context, depth and emotional reassurance, rather than relying on breaking news and dozens of star anchors and correspondents.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Muncy's fly to left field scored Jacob Wilson, who began the inning as the automatic runner at second base and advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt by Denzel Clarke.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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During a routine maneuver in late February, Voyager 1's power levels fell unexpectedly, bringing the probe dangerously close to triggering an automatic fault-protection shutdown — a self-preservation response that would have forced engineers into a lengthy and risky recovery process.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Therein, a contemporary couple, Josh and Melissa, both doctors, try to repair their relationship by going backpacking.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of the next few days, Prince met with doctors and addiction specialists.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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In Arizona, that state's attorney general has accused smith of legally changing his name to hide his past in 2021.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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When a government investigator arrives in a small town to find a reclusive smith, things get twisty fast in a tale of caged demons, revenge, grief, and loss.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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