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Recent Examples of machine
Noun
The fascia plates have been precision machined, glass blasted, brushed and then anodized in a tungsten titanium grey. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 The case of both Magi 65 models is made from an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy that’s been CNC machined before being finished with an anodized and electrophoretic coating for a premium feel. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
The coach’s prototype quickly evolved into a machine featuring a lone basket with a 14-inch rim and a seven-inch ball. Daniel Brown, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025 Already imagining what Brabus’s all-black speed machine will look like in your garage? Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for machine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machine
Noun
  • The engine redlines at 7,500 rpm, producing 478 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque.
    Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • The earlier fixes included new software that would detect a fuel leak and disable the high-pressure fuel pump and lower the engine power, accordingly.
    Nic F. Anderson, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • The worker then pointed across the lot to Norman — who was washing someone’s car, tending to his summer job, minding his business.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • Late this spring, I was led into a car in Kyiv, blindfolded, and driven to a secret factory in western Ukraine.
    Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • The performance, which bettered Wilson’s former U18 best of 44.20 from last year at the Holloway Pro Classic, moved the rising high school senior and Olympic gold medalist to No. 4 in the world at the distance.
    Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • Research has shown that expressing gratitude provides many health benefits including reducing depression, improving self-esteem, bettering sleep, lowering blood pressure and an increased sense of happiness and well-being.
    Rafael James, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • On air quality alert days, the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency recommends several ways community members can help reduce ozone formation, including taking the bus or biking instead of driving, not idling vehicles and refueling vehicles after 8 p.m What is the heat index?
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 July 2025
  • While some cruise lines provide shuttle buses, the walk is straightforward and manageable for most visitors.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • The ban aims to improve academic achievement, reduce cyberbullying, and minimize classroom disruptions.
    Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2025
  • The supplement can lower liver enzymes and improve cholesterol levels.1112 Research on the use of turmeric in fatty liver disease is mixed.
    Health, Health, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • But shortly after Nelson gifted the property to the city, Rockhill Road began to see automobile traffic too.
    Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
  • Also, none of the vehicles can interfere with automobile traffic.
    Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
Verb
  • Brands need to do a better job in their data analysis to refine their segmentation models so very important customers are recognized and treated as such.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Audiences at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 22nd annual New Works Festival will be able to view the evolution of seven plays and musicals, as playwrights and composers revise and refine their shows during the festival.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • The George Washington was carrying out its first patrol since returning to Japan in November 2024, USNI News reported.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 30 July 2025
  • Segura vowed that the district has been carrying out plans to improve scores at these schools and to invest more resources in those campuses.
    Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

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“Machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machine. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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