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as in engines
a device that changes energy into mechanical motion
a machine that washes dishes for you
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as in cars
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
that Corvette is a machine that any guy would love to own
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as in rounds (off or out)
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Recent Examples of machines
Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
In the factory, the machines are collecting real-world data to learn practical tasks, including stocking parts for assembly technicians, performing basic warehousing and logistics operations.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Will the machines become aware?
—Steve Spaleta, Space.com, 1 May 2026
All polling places and voting centers are required to be accessible to voters with disabilities and will have accessible voting machines.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Wheeled machines move efficiently but struggle with obstacles.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
But experience had convinced him that his new machines would quickly pay for themselves.
—Alison J. Stein, thehustle.co, 1 May 2026
Detectives arrested 13 people, as well as seized 45 gaming machines, drugs and more than $3,000 in cash, Garibay said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Noun
From their humble beginnings as slow armored vehicles that supported the infantry’s advance, tanks would quickly evolve into swift, lethal machines that led the main attack while infantry moved in support of them.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
In the factory, the machines are collecting real-world data to learn practical tasks, including stocking parts for assembly technicians, performing basic warehousing and logistics operations.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Will the machines become aware?
—Steve Spaleta, Space.com, 1 May 2026
All polling places and voting centers are required to be accessible to voters with disabilities and will have accessible voting machines.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Wheeled machines move efficiently but struggle with obstacles.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
But experience had convinced him that his new machines would quickly pay for themselves.
—Alison J. Stein, thehustle.co, 1 May 2026
Detectives arrested 13 people, as well as seized 45 gaming machines, drugs and more than $3,000 in cash, Garibay said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machines
Noun
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Quattro is the company’s nickname for a more powerful upper stage for the New Glenn rocket, which will feature four BE-3U engines instead of the two currently powering the booster.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Corinthian can cruise silently and emissions-free using wind power alone, but the engines will kick in if more grunt is required.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kids need to know how to ride on the right side of the road with the flow of traffic in bike lanes if available, to stop at all intersections and before entering the street, to respect the same traffic signals cars do, and to use their hands to indicate turns.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Residential buildings, port infrastructure and cars were damaged in the south of the region, regional head Oleh Kiper said Saturday.—
ELISE MORTON,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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There will be no Platinum Tour this year, which would feature a seventh bonus garden, lunch and buses to transport participants.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nothing betters the gift of time.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Durant’s belief that America would one day require as many as 1 million automobiles per year fueled the extraordinary acquisition spate.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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When automobiles arrived on the scene, the average American had a chance to hit the open road and see the country like never before.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Why Afternoon and Evening Exercise Is Best Afternoon and evening exercise (particularly moderate to high intensity) improves blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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That hybrid design also reduces wear on joints and improves energy efficiency over long distances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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None have wheels or are actually mobile like an RV or trailer.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The overwhelming amount of digital evidence that both district attorneys and public defenders in Colorado must manage is so dire that state lawmakers created a task force to address the issue, which effects every criminal case in the state.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
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What effects the death of his son or other losses and loves had upon his plays are secrets that Shakespeare carried with him to the grave.—
James Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Machines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machines. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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