MOTORIZED Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

motorized

adjective

Definition of motorized

as in automated

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Recent Examples of motorized Reynolds said according to dispatch, from the start of the year through April, Keller officers responded to at least 61 calls for services due to disturbances that involved e-bike or motorized bikes. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026 By developing a process to cut these composites into building elements, Lendager's company slashed the project's carbon dioxide footprint when compared to using an aluminum or motorized system. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 The hotel’s diving club provides equipment for snorkeling and non-motorized water sports like kayaking and pedal boat rides. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026 Birge Pond and the surrounding preserve are used for non-motorized boating, fishing and hiking year-round. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for motorized

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Founded in 2016 and led by Chief Executive Officer Cao Xudong, a former researcher at Microsoft Research Asia, the company develops autonomous driving software such as emergency assistance, combined driver assistance and highly automated driving.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Six months of use by the author suggests that companies should benefit when users adapt their work styles and the organization defines clear objectives, uses robust context management, and builds automated pipelines.

— Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of automated

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From ultrasound to eddy currents, laser ultrasound to X-ray computerized tomography, PNNL researchers have been deploying a wide range of methods in their research to identify appropriate means for inspection.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Competitors are challenged to inspect damaged vehicles, identify structural and cosmetic damage, develop repair plans, prepare computerized repair estimates and evaluate total-loss scenarios using industry standards, the release said.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Definition of computerized

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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
The skyscraper is being converted into apartments, which is a more complicated process than building one from scratch and requires extensive structural, plumbing and mechanical work.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of mechanical

Adjective

Bluetooth speakers, automatic curtains, and an in-room iPad for the very good Four Seasons app (also available on your phone) would make great enhancements.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
The Gamblers advanced after one of their riders appeared to touch the bull with his free hand — an automatic disqualification under PBR rules — but no foul was called.

— Latif Love July 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of automatic

Adjective

It’s equipped with about 20 feet (6 meters) of solar panels and a trio of robotic arms designed to grab Swift.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
The nation has put people on the moon, helped build and operate a long-running space station in low Earth orbit (LEO) and sent fleets of robotic explorers to many corners of the solar system — and even beyond it, into interstellar space.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 July 2026

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