: a computerized electronic machine that performs basic banking functions (such as handling check deposits or issuing cash withdrawals)
called also automated teller machine, automatic teller, automatic teller machine
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
In 2012, the company debuted its cupcake ATM, dubbed as the world’s first such device.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
The Attorney General for the District of Columbia recently filed a lawsuit against Athena Bitcoin, a major crypto ATM operator, alleging that 93% of deposits to the company’s crypto ATMs were scam-related.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
And if your savings account comes with an ATM card as some do, make sure to unlink it.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Among other things, conservatives accused the consultancy of operating as a multibillion-dollar dark money ATM for left-wing causes, allowing foreign money to flow into American politics, and blurring the lines between charitable work and political advocacy.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
In 2012, the company debuted its cupcake ATM, dubbed as the world’s first such device.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
The Attorney General for the District of Columbia recently filed a lawsuit against Athena Bitcoin, a major crypto ATM operator, alleging that 93% of deposits to the company’s crypto ATMs were scam-related.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
And if your savings account comes with an ATM card as some do, make sure to unlink it.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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