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
Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Onstage at the Ford Pro Accelerate summit earlier this week, organized by Farley to bring together business leaders to discuss big-picture solutions, the Ford leader revealed that his own son was openly questioning whether to go to college, having really enjoyed his summer job as a mechanic.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
The man was working at a mechanic shop in the 4300 block of Eden Road in Kennedale.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
After one thousand years of isolation, Iblis is given temporary freedom when Ka-young (Bae Suzy), a small town mechanic who doesn’t experience empathy, literally stumbles upon his lamp during a vacation in the deserts of Dubai.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Onstage at the Ford Pro Accelerate summit earlier this week, organized by Farley to bring together business leaders to discuss big-picture solutions, the Ford leader revealed that his own son was openly questioning whether to go to college, having really enjoyed his summer job as a mechanic.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
Kreider is refreshed to be teaching young folks who are engaged in mechanic work.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
The man was working at a mechanic shop in the 4300 block of Eden Road in Kennedale.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Unlike mechanical models, electronic door handles rely on sensors and electricity and may fail during a fire or power outage.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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James is one of them, though his kindly attempts to be there for Linda, as amateur repairman and reluctant babysitter, have a way of backfiring, usually on himself.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The opening was a smash, according to operator Brandon Boparai, with lines stretching around the Laguna Boulevard shopping center well into the night.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The criminal complaint, though, does not mention a semi-automatic weapon or that Martinez was armed.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Turn on automatic updates so you're always protected without having to think about it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Of course, there are layers and layers of planning, zoning and approvals to get through before construction even gets close to beginning, but Penner said the club is working with world-class architects and consultants on designing a potential stadium for the site.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Reports from various consultants were mixed.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The company has announced plans to expand its lineup, aiming to introduce several additional robotic platforms by the end of the year.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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For now, there’s broad agreement that AI is nowhere near taking away the jobs of technicians, at least not until robotic technology significantly advances.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kennedy sought the advice of doctors after dealing with severe memory loss and brain fog, reportedly leading to a scan of his brain that showed a dark spot in the imagery.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Imagine doctors receiving vital medical kits from orbit after a natural disaster, or soldiers getting urgent supplies in minutes instead of hours.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanic. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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