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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Recent Examples of mechanic

Noun

Andrew Arrabaca, who was a mechanic on Patriot missile systems, is in custody and has been interviewed, said James Barnacle, assistant director in charge of the FBI’s New York Field Office. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 According to an earlier report from the outlet, four people were injured, including Singh himself and a mechanic who was changing a tire on the side of the freeway. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Adjective

From a young Ron Howard as Andy’s son Opie to Jim Nabors as the well-meaning mechanic Gomer Pyle, the show launched careers and spinoffs, won awards, and carved out a permanent place in pop-culture history. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for mechanic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic

Noun

Arrabaca served in the Army from 2001 to 2005 and worked on Patriot missile systems as a repairman or mechanic, Barnacle said.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 21 July 2026
In his cover story with GQ, Pattinson told a story about an adorable conversation Waterhouse had with their repairman about his starring role in The Batman.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of repairman

Noun

In 2024, a tourist operator came across a group of orcas, including a juvenile, off the coast from San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, in the Gulf of California.

— Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026
The ongoing crisis has forced the Middle East’s largest port operator to reduce reliance on the strait.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Definition of operator

Adjective

The trailer relies on a hitch coupler force sensor to provide continuous feedback on the pull on the tow vehicle, managing the trailer's movement by increasing motor output or applying the electro-mechanical brakes located at all four wheels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2026
Heavy-duty mechanical hinges connect titanium-alloy limbs to a protective casing of carbon fiber, enabling smooth, deliberate strides on brutish red legs.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of mechanical

Noun

David Wiseman, a leading light in the Invictus movement and former serviceman, tells PEOPLE that Harry’s importance to the games cannot be underestimated.

— Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
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

Definition of serviceman

Noun

North Texas Histories/Historias de North Texas, a team of consultants, will work with the design team to have a prototype of the exhibition displays ready for community input by next summer.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
These contracts do not represent all consultant contracts CMS has, and the Observer has submitted public records requests that haven’t been filled for other deals.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Definition of consultant

Adjective

In this study, the system focused on scene generation and automatic evaluation rather than continuous self-retraining after every mistake.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Nearly one in five participants raised their savings rate, largely through automatic increases.

— Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of automatic

Noun

The primary care doctor helps protect the patient’s heart and bones and looks after the person’s overall health.

— Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
There are not yet significant clinical trials for these peptides, but some doctors, patients, wellness influencers, and Kennedy have voiced support for opening up the market for these drugs.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 23 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

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