MACHINING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

machining

verb

present participle of machine

as in refining

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Diffusion language models take a different approach, generating and refining multiple tokens in parallel.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
The team revised Rotta’s face and coloring to bring him closer to Jabba while refining his muscular physique.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of refining

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Boston Dynamics’ approach focuses on improving the connection between engineering and manufacturing, with faster component production and assembly intended to support more rapid development.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Seaport upgrades Ralliant to buy from neutral Seaport said the outlook is improving.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of improving

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Among the felony charges Textor faces are five counts of fraud against a financial institution, 13 counts of forgery, two counts of counterfeiting, five counts of fraud and seven counts of fraud with enhancing circumstances.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Despite this, national reports indicate continued use of performance- and appearance-enhancing drugs, and increasing interest in them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

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The public deserves an account from someone other than the government carrying out the execution.

— Richard Nichols, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Provincial governments, adept at interpreting and carrying out the central leadership’s priorities, have responded rapidly.

— Scott Singer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026

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As a senator, her priorities include supporting economic development, bettering police and community relations, securing funding for educational programs and passing policies for affordable housing, according to her campaign website.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 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

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