MECHANIC Synonyms: 163 Similar and Opposite Words

mechanic 1 of 2

noun

Definition of mechanic

as in repairman

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as in operator

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mechanic

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adjective

mi-ˈka-nik

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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Noun

And the most compelling creations are those that push the limits of what mechanics can achieve. — Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Beyond the legal mechanics, these cases can have substantial impacts on the individuals involved. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

Adjective

The top job on the list is car technician and mechanic, with a median hourly wage of almost $24. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 June 2026 The van then moved from the Otay Mesa store to a spot on the street near a mechanic shop on Coolidge Avenue in National City. — Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mechanic

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Noun

At another site, the bones of a 34-year-old cellphone repairman were found.

— Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Another woman, whose name was redacted, was living in the building and also described men coming by her apartment posing as repairmen, according to the declaration.

— Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026

Definition of repairman

Noun

Boards need to establish governance mechanisms and chain of command to ensure that a human operator can intervene in such a scenario.

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
An animal shelter operator in Binyang country, about 75 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of Hengzhou, struggled in recent days to rescue about 200 cats and dozens of dogs, bringing the dogs two at a time through deep water.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of operator

Adjective

Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
The skyscraper is being converted into apartments, which is a more complicated process than building one from scratch and requires extensive structural, plumbing and mechanical work.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of mechanical

Noun

Tillman was born in Germany to a German mother and an American serviceman father who left the family shortly after.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Sherman's lawyer previously said his client was also a retired military serviceman and successful businessman.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 20 June 2026

Definition of serviceman

Noun

Sharing often means becoming an unpaid internal consultant, and managers frequently favor compliant workers over innovators.

— Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Last week, San Diego City Council members voted unanimously to approve a contract with city consultant Civic San Diego to construct what’s known as the B Street Pedestrian Corridor project.

— Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of consultant

Adjective

Bluetooth speakers, automatic curtains, and an in-room iPad for the very good Four Seasons app (also available on your phone) would make great enhancements.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
The Gamblers advanced after one of their riders appeared to touch the bull with his free hand — an automatic disqualification under PBR rules — but no foul was called.

— Latif Love July 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of automatic

Noun

Nelson believes trials like this one are just the beginning of the future of regenerative medicine — and of a future where doctors will be able to repair brain damage.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Cuba’s doctors for decades have worked in developing nations such as Gambia and Venezuela, skilled in providing care with scarce resources.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of doctor

Noun

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
Over the years, enthusiasts and knife smiths responded to this deficit by coming up with knives more suited to hunting and camping.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Nov. 2025

Definition of smith

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