as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
sincerely believes that the machinery of government can be used to better people's lives
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Recent Examples of machinery
The improvements to the 72-year-old hospital fulfill a need for more private rooms, a hybrid operating room for advanced imaging, and the modernized infrastructure needed to house robotic machinery used for surgeries.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Smartly, these films don’t create a phony dichotomy between tender humans and cold machinery.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The latest images, captured by Maxar Technologies, reveal heavy machinery still in place, additional earthwork and signs that tunnel entrances may have been deliberately sealed off before the strikes.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
These essential components, vital for the operation of machinery, could become increasingly scarce as suppliers begin to service, and potentially prioritize, defense applications.
—Oliver Wyman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Smartly, these films don’t create a phony dichotomy between tender humans and cold machinery.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The latest images, captured by Maxar Technologies, reveal heavy machinery still in place, additional earthwork and signs that tunnel entrances may have been deliberately sealed off before the strikes.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
These essential components, vital for the operation of machinery, could become increasingly scarce as suppliers begin to service, and potentially prioritize, defense applications.
—Oliver Wyman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for machinery
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know: Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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Trump has singled out electric vehicle policies specifically and made several other changes in that sector, including barring California from implementing a ban on the sale of gasoline vehicles and stricter vehicle emissions standards.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The pushback, in turn, has spurred interest in developing local payment systems and other instruments that can facilitate commerce and investment between the nations.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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The faculty is brimming with principal players from leading orchestras from across the U.S. Yoyo and Jun have been looking forward to working with all the teachers, especially the experts on their instruments.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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At least two of the agents are reportedly appealing the move.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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Ian Pulver, Miller’s agent, credited Drury for how the GM handled the situation.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Designing solutions where payment lifecycles include strong alerting mechanisms is crucial.—
Sunny Banerjee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In the Chicago area, the mechanisms for alerting the public vary county by county, and, in some cases, city by city.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Genetic factors, immunosuppression (especially for those who have had organ transplants), and chronic inflammation can all raise a person’s risk.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The concert was an organ and poetry recital, about 40 minutes in duration.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
8 July 2025
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“Machinery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machinery. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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