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as in repairman
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as in operator
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as in mechanical
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
the snapping of the handcuffs was followed by a mechanic reading of the suspect's rights
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Recent Examples of mechanic
Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
His mechanic, 63-year-old Bryan Nicklas, of Evans City, is facing 60 counts of the same charge.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Car lots, mechanic shops, and cafes line a forlorn stretch of Route 66 in central Amarillo, but vibrant art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, a bookstore, and record shop are concentrated in a lively 13-block strip of the famed highway west of the central business district.
—Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
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Noun
That’s the mechanic of what happens.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
His mechanic, 63-year-old Bryan Nicklas, of Evans City, is facing 60 counts of the same charge.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Approximately 55 bus driver, bus monitor and mechanic roles will be cut.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Car lots, mechanic shops, and cafes line a forlorn stretch of Route 66 in central Amarillo, but vibrant art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, a bookstore, and record shop are concentrated in a lively 13-block strip of the famed highway west of the central business district.
—Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic
Noun
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What Weston really wanted to do was to work as a radio and TV repairman.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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Between 2018 and 2019, the clock repairman wrote 55 checks worth nearly $250,000.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Denver is considering drop its two scooter providers in favor of a sole operator — a company called Veo that plans to offer cheaper prices for rides and more scooter options.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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With a simple tank-swapping system and the ability to fly for several hours, these drones can effectively cover more ground than a human operator’s typical workday.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The exact cause of the crash has not been publicly announced, but likely the result of mechanical failure, a midair refueling accident, or a fuel system malfunction.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Founded by master independent Rexhep Rexhepi, the Swiss atelier handcrafts fewer than 30 watches a year—most, if not all, of which are fitted with complex mechanical complications.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Arizona sank just nine minutes after being bombed, and its 1,177 dead account for nearly half the servicemen killed in the attack.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Our prayers are with the safety of our servicemen and any innocent lives that are taken.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Actor Issa Rae, musician Bela Fleck and author Louise Penny were among the numerous artists who withdrew from appearances, while consultants such as musician Ben Folds and singer Renée Fleming resigned.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ryan denied the allegations in court filings, saying he was fired for refusing to steal a consultant’s training materials and relabeling them as ES3 property.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Aggies received an automatic bid to the tournament after beating San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference tournament.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Phoenix were the Horizon League regular-season champion and earned the conference’s automatic berth by beating Youngstown State for the league’s tournament championship.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The next morning, doctors noted that his tongue had become swollen, DHS said.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2026
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While some doctors had already been recommending levels below 100 or 70 mg/dL for intermediate and high risk, respectively, the new recommendation to get LDL down to 55 mg/dL for people at very high risk is new and more aggressive.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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In Arizona, that state's attorney general has accused smith of legally changing his name to hide his past in 2021.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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When a government investigator arrives in a small town to find a reclusive smith, things get twisty fast in a tale of caged demons, revenge, grief, and loss.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanic. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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