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as in automated
designed to replace or decrease human labor and especially physical labor
the dishwasher is one of the greatest robotic devices ever invented
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as in automatic
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
with a single robotic motion, she reached for a cigarette and a lighter the instant she sat down
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Recent Examples of robotic
Teradyne — Shares of the test system and robotic products suppliers surged 19% on a positive earnings report and outlook.
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The company behind the iconic Roomba robotic vacuum has been watching its stock progressively slide since 2021 as its early success was overrun by stiff competition from Chinese rivals Anker, Ecovacs, and Roborock.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The experiment opens new possibilities in robotic locomotion.
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Niccol rejected any notion of a robotic staff, saying Starbucks wanted more real baristas back in stores to give people an experience rooted in real craft, according to comments reported by Fortune.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The company behind the iconic Roomba robotic vacuum has been watching its stock progressively slide since 2021 as its early success was overrun by stiff competition from Chinese rivals Anker, Ecovacs, and Roborock.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The experiment opens new possibilities in robotic locomotion.
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Niccol rejected any notion of a robotic staff, saying Starbucks wanted more real baristas back in stores to give people an experience rooted in real craft, according to comments reported by Fortune.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robotic
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In the coming years, security professionals working in extreme environments should benefit from semi-automated workflows optimized to reduce fatigue and provide teams the freedom to focus on more complex aspects of their roles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Semi-automated technology can now decide in moments whether a player has strayed offside.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The technology included corrupt automatic shuffling machines that read cards and predicted which player had the best hand.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Choose from eight lighting modes—including twinkle, slow fade, steady glow, or flash—and even set an automatic shut-off timer.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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This is due to inevitable issues relating to mechanical faults, maintenance fatigue, and, of course, human error.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The maps are also designed around Black Ops 7’s new wall jump mechanic.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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Crowson said the suspect then drove to an area about two and a half miles north of the mechanic shop, where police received a report of another shooting.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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These mutations can be spontaneous, but the paternal age of a sperm donor can also be a factor.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The piece signals transformation, but the spontaneous laugh turns luxury into connection; by the red-gown reveal, the necklace reads less like a trophy and more like a charm that’s worked.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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But largely absent from the show was a pain management disorder – reflex neurovascular dystrophy, also known as complex regional pain syndrome – that Sioux has dealt with for much of her life.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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In each case, there's a recognition that some players might want to explore a game's world—to experience the characters, art, and dialogue that the developers worked so hard to craft—without struggling through mechanical reflex tests or grindy, repetitive challenges.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Robotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robotic. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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