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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
Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The union leader and mechanic was sworn into office on Thursday at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
In June 2020, the 72-year-old former police officer and mechanic pleaded guilty to 13 counts of first-degree murder and other crimes in order to avoid the death penalty.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
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Noun
With multiple parties involved in the daily operation of commercial vehicles, these investigations are important for finding all responsible parties, which may include the driver, the shipping company, the vehicle owner and/or the mechanic.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The union leader and mechanic was sworn into office on Thursday at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Car lots, mechanic shops, and cafes line a forlorn stretch of Route 66 in central Amarillo, but vibrant art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, a bookstore, and record shop are concentrated in a lively 13-block strip of the famed highway west of the central business district.
—Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
In June 2020, the 72-year-old former police officer and mechanic pleaded guilty to 13 counts of first-degree murder and other crimes in order to avoid the death penalty.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic
Noun
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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
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Between 2018 and 2019, the clock repairman wrote 55 checks worth nearly $250,000.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Any of these pieces of equipment in the hands of a skilled operator should be able to make quick work of an average-sized stump.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Swiss-Italian operator MSC Cruises said its vessel, the MSC Euribia, is remaining in Dubai following guidance from US regional military authorities, according to Reuters.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Flying the morning of an important presentation may not raise any obvious red flags, but that tight scheduling leaves no margin for unexpected obstacles, like weather events or mechanical issues.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eight servicemen were killed when one of the helicopters crashed into a transport plane.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Arizona sank just nine minutes after being bombed, and its 1,177 dead account for nearly half the servicemen killed in the attack.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The large attendance is expected because the meeting will feature a presentation on options for a Downtown Improvement Plan from consultant Houseal Lavigne, which is expected to bring multiple ideas for consideration in its presentation.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ryland is only supposed to be a consultant.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But Gabriel Pec was tagged with a second yellow card four minutes later and forced to exit after being shown the automatic red card.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile Fairfield and Quinnipiac, both 19-1, are battling for the MAAC’s automatic tournament bid.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some doctors diagnose the folate condition using a specialty laboratory test that isn't FDA-approved.—
MATTHEW PERRONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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People who test positive but have no symptoms likely have latent tuberculosis and should get a chest X-ray and see a doctor, since treatment can prevent active disease from developing.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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