as in mechanical
of or relating to manufacture performed by humans or machines rather than natural processes
They utilize industrial practices to produce large quantities of material. The late 1700s gave rise to an industrial boom.
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Recent Examples of industrial
According to a report by DroneDJ, the only foreign drones to receive approvals thus far in 2026 are industrial and military models.
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
This is an industrial sector building a durable, middle-class, skilled-trades economy in the regions that host it, creating an economic advantage stretching beyond data centers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The area is now developing into the city’s most prominent industrial corridor, anchored by Micron’s $50 billion expansion and, subsequently, some of the state’s largest warehouses and distribution centers.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
Lupo gave his guests a tour of his company’s two-story brick warehouse on an industrial section of Grand Street.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 June 2026
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
This is an industrial sector building a durable, middle-class, skilled-trades economy in the regions that host it, creating an economic advantage stretching beyond data centers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The area is now developing into the city’s most prominent industrial corridor, anchored by Micron’s $50 billion expansion and, subsequently, some of the state’s largest warehouses and distribution centers.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
Lupo gave his guests a tour of his company’s two-story brick warehouse on an industrial section of Grand Street.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for industrial
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Through this, researchers are mimicking natural structures, such as bird nests and bone minerals, to create ultra-strong manufactured materials.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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New South Wales, replacing Spain and the German states as Britain’s source of wool, was drawn more closely into the British imperial network as an outlet for migrants and a market for investment capital and manufactured products.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Industrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industrial. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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