1
as in automatic
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
the waiter's mechanical reply of "Everything on the menu is good"
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2
as in unnatural
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
a somewhat mechanical vocal performance
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Recent Examples of mechanical
His father, a former Golden Gloves boxer turned mechanical engineer, and his mother, a prominent dance instructor in Houston, met and married in high school, per the Los Angeles Times.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In December, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a defect investigation into Tesla Model 3 over concerns that the vehicles’ mechanical door release is unlabeled and not intuitive to locate during an emergency.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In December, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a defect investigation into Tesla Model 3 over concerns that the vehicles’ mechanical door release is unlabeled and not intuitive to locate during an emergency.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanical
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Membership is automatic for first-time guests who book a stay at rates running $3,000 to $5,000 a night for up to 10 people.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, some 45% of participants boosted 401(k) deferrals — on their own or as part of their plan’s automatic increases — according to Vanguard’s 2025 How America Saves report, which is based on more than 1,400 plans and nearly 5 million participants.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2025
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The handsome pair of actors play sniper specialists from enemy countries who must each take a long shift on opposite sides of a massive trench where some unnatural monsters apparently lurk below.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Dec. 2025
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Since the world model is built around video understanding, advances in video AI directly translate into better robotic capabilities.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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David, meanwhile, often comes across to colleagues as awkward and robotic.—
Reeves Wiedeman,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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The semi-annual sale includes so many elegant staples, such as mock-neck cardigans, jackets with unique embellishments, and comfortable pants that look super polished — all starting at just $20.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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She’s arrived early for her first shift and has already started the residents and med students on some training by way of mock codes.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
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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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Paramount’s most valuable creative asset, Taylor Sheridan, quickly announced his exit after the Skydance merger was complete, citing strained relationships with the new leadership, a desire for more creative control, and disputes over projects.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Roasted beets pair with fresh herbs, fennel, spiced pepitas, and a swoop of strained yogurt.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Or just a reflex mean-reversion trade in some laggard sectors at a time when the AI theme has become more fragmented and treacherous?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
4 Dec. 2025
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As a result, reflex time — a mechanic that emulated the slow-motion gunfights of Hard Boiled or The Matrix, or bullet time from Remedy’s Max Payne (2001) — would be a defining aspect of F.E.A.R.’s gameplay.—
Will Borger,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Plants that provide winter interest, including sedums, goldenrod, blue false indigo, and ornamental grasses.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Today’s teenagers can produce a TikTok video in minutes, but how many of them will learn to analyze the president’s false claim that Tylenol causes autism?—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Mechanical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanical. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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