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noun

mə-ˈshēn How to pronounce machine (audio)
Definition of machinenext
1
as in engine
a device that changes energy into mechanical motion a machine that washes dishes for you

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2
as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels that Corvette is a machine that any guy would love to own

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machine

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verb

as in to better

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Recent Examples of machine
Noun
At the top of the machine is a smaller coil that produces frequencies and harmonics. — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Voter audit Voting machines for a runoff special election appear at the Buzz Ahrens Rec Center in Canton in January. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
The tool is made from Grade 5 titanium and is also CNC machined, meaning there are no sharp edges or rough spots on the tool. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 May 2026 Although lightweight and robust, the material is notoriously difficult to machine, requiring more work to achieve the angles. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for machine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machine
  1. engine
  2. car
  3. better
  4. bus
  5. improve
  6. automobile
  7. refine
  8. wheels
Noun
  • Independent designers, once a discovery engine, were being squeezed, while the biggest brands put more investment into their own stores, creating a dichotomy in experiences that Bron felt was palpable.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • CycloKinetics is testing its alternative rocket fuel with Venus Aerospace in a rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE).
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of engine
Noun
  • One of the resources pulled was the Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool, which was designed to capture information on cars, bicycles, and pedestrians, according to the outlet.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors argued at trial that Shirilla intentionally drove into the building to end her toxic relationship with Russo and that Flanagan was an unintended victim who happened to be in the car.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of car
Verb
  • Then the attention economy takes over, unleashing too many athletes who speak freely to better themselves rather than a select few who speak bravely to better society.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Parton dedicated her life and career to bettering the world in so many ways, from her Dollywood theme park to her Imagination Library, which has promoted childhood literacy through delivering millions of books to children.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of better
Noun
  • The bus-sized telescope — named after the late Nancy Grace Roman,NASA’s first chief astronomer — will take more than three months to reach its destination.
    — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Getting too close to wildlife Visitors are required to stay at least 25 yards, or the length of two buses, from most wildlife, including bison.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bus
Verb
  • Chelsea, despite missing out on a late move for Lamine Camara, and Tottenham have improved considerably, but that is more a reflection of previous dysfunction — and a lighter schedule — than inspired recruitment.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of improve
Noun
  • Here the view from an automobile traveling at speed blurs the landscape into a series of abstract forms—the way the world appears is changed by the velocity of technology, and so is your experience of it.
    — Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The entrance of the famed Inn at Spanish Bay, in Northern California’s Pebble Beach, had been festooned with some of the world’s most exotic automobiles—swooned over by camera-toting adorers—just a few days prior during Monterey Car Week.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of automobile
Verb
  • The same is true of thoughtful case studies, difficult decisions explained transparently, lessons learned from failures, long-term client relationships or years spent refining a particular expertise.
    — Matteo Pittaluga, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • According to the Lagerfeld company, the voice is synthetically generated specifically for the character, but based on a two-hour recording by a voice-over artist that was later refined by machines and humans.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of refine
Noun
  • Electricity travels from the rotating wheels through a custom conductive hub to a solar controller built into the frame.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Early bird prices for the device, which resembles a GoPro on wheels, start at $549, with shipping scheduled to begin in October.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of wheels

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“Machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machine. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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