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
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Bodies found wrapped in plastic at mechanic's shop Ferrer Garibay and her family's bodies were found abandoned at a mechanic's shop, and the violence did not appear to be directed at the TikToker, but rather her husband, the prosecutor's office said in the release.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
In 2015, the company expanded its services by opening an in-house mechanic shop and detail center, further strengthening its ability to control quality and offer customers peace of mind.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
But Hsiao-Lee especially keeps clear of her father, Chiang (Roy Chiu), an auto mechanic who stumbles into the apartment dead drunk after work, ready to start a fight or possibly do much worse.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Bodies found wrapped in plastic at mechanic's shop Ferrer Garibay and her family's bodies were found abandoned at a mechanic's shop, and the violence did not appear to be directed at the TikToker, but rather her husband, the prosecutor's office said in the release.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Its mechanic increases damage dealt while ramming—perfect for aggressive breakthroughs.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
In 2015, the company expanded its services by opening an in-house mechanic shop and detail center, further strengthening its ability to control quality and offer customers peace of mind.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic
Adjective
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Rather than employ mechanical changes to his swing, the Twins thought moving free and easy would simply allow Jenkins to attack more of the zone.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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While quartz has served the industry well for decades, its sensitivity to environmental conditions, mechanical stress and aging presents challenges in demanding applications.—
Markus Lutz,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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In his role at Proximity, Morrison serves as the weaver, loom repairman, payroll manager, shipping person and quality control inspector.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kyiv, Ukraine — Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has made a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, according to the country’s rail operator.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a market often characterized by part-time hosts, low-barrier tech platforms, and high-cost management services, FIBI Vacation Rentals positions itself as an operator built by investors, for investors.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But those ninth innings had started to become less automatic, and Counsell trusts relievers such as Brad Keller (Friday’s eighth-inning guy) and Andrew Kittredge (Friday’s closer) in just about any situation.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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That includes supporting a ban on semiautomatic automatic weapons and high capacity magazines.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 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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Someone who’s ready to commit, ready to grind it out and face the issues no consultant or broker would readily admit during the investigative process.—
Rob Lancit,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kashyap is professor at the Chicago Booth Business School and a consultant to the research department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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New rides like this one can cost $100 million, if not more, to create; incorporate LiDAR laser systems of the kind used on self-driving cars; and rely on robotic figures with thousands of moving parts.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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Surprising to see also are the robotic milking machines the farm has invested in that help streamline milk production.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Julia Norem, now a doctor in the Fayetteville area, lost her father Walt Norem in that plane crash.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sutton-Schulman got L settled in, met with his doctors and, for the first time in months, felt some hope.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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