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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
Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 21 May 2025
And that means something in a Hollywood that now caters to puny screens and punier visions, outsourcing the finer mechanics of action filmmaking to the visual-effects department.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
Harroun installed it with a bracket above the dashboard rather than have a mechanic ride in the race with him, as was the custom of the day.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
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Noun
But the Thunder’s defense sped them up considerably, forcing them to shoot earlier in the clock and rush their mechanics to avoid the intense defensive presence on the perimeter.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 21 May 2025
And that means something in a Hollywood that now caters to puny screens and punier visions, outsourcing the finer mechanics of action filmmaking to the visual-effects department.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
Adjective
The space, which hosts a coffee shop, is located inside an old mechanic shop.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
Harroun installed it with a bracket above the dashboard rather than have a mechanic ride in the race with him, as was the custom of the day.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic
Noun
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Practically moments later, eerily beautiful bleach-blond repairman Krong (Wanlop Rungkumjad) shows up on Ladyboy’s door to examine the appliance.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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His videos share the realities of big steps like renewing visas and finding an apartment, to everyday mundanities like opening bank accounts and getting a repairman to fix a door in his house.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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Inertia is essential for utility operators to fix sudden changes in frequency caused by changes in generation or consumption (50 cycles in Europe and 60 cycles in the United States).—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The blackout hit the city of Cannes and surrounding towns, depriving 160,000 households of power supply, said French electricity transmission system operator RTE on its X account.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The pool’s mechanical room looks like the boiler room of an ocean liner — with giant tanks that purify pool water and another system that stabilizes the temperature.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Replacement parts from companies such as Moss Motors are affordable, and anyone with basic mechanical skills can wrench on their own MG, adding a little skin—and a lot of satisfaction—into the game.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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Footage released by the Philippines has shown the Chinese coast guard using ramming maneuvers and water cannon attacks that Manila said left Philippine servicemen injured.—
Micah McCartney — reporting from Shangri-La Dialogue, Singapore,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Image Image The Vietnam War was many things: a nationalist uprising against colonization, a killing machine that took the lives of at least one million Vietnamese and 58,000 American servicemen, and a civil war in Asia that tore America apart.—
Damien Cave,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gregory Wright, a former classmate who is now an educator and consultant on the show, inspired the role of Gregory Eddie.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
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David Kowalsky is a high-risk security consultant and firearms instructor based in South Florida.—
David Kowalsky,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Freeman has received automatic annual 3% raises, according to her contracts.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The future of a human-humanoid future can not be left in the hands of international organisations alone, nor can it be considered as the automatic outcome of private sector progress.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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That is a decision between a parent and their doctor.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions Can doctors tell the difference between alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver?—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
31 May 2025
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Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos was said to have guarded the island of Crete, off the coast of Greece.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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While originally forging blades, Ellis later shifted focus, curating a collection of bespoke knives and showcasing works by renowned smiths to preserve the tradition and history of bladesmithing.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanic. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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