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as in automated
designed to replace or decrease human labor and especially physical labor
the dishwasher is one of the greatest robotic devices ever invented
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as in automatic
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
with a single robotic motion, she reached for a cigarette and a lighter the instant she sat down
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Recent Examples of robotic
China too is working on a robotic campaign to collect and return Mars samples.
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 8 July 2025
What might this robotic world of the future look like?
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The field has also become specialized, Hochberg says, with some groups focused on decoding speech while others work on improving control of robotic limbs.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 June 2025
One of the robotic arms then retrieves the items from storage and delivers them to the window within about 90 seconds.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 8 July 2025
What might this robotic world of the future look like?
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The field has also become specialized, Hochberg says, with some groups focused on decoding speech while others work on improving control of robotic limbs.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 June 2025
One of the robotic arms then retrieves the items from storage and delivers them to the window within about 90 seconds.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robotic
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All have been stopped by either coast guards, armed private security on the boats, or the two that made it to the island told me that an automated PA system yelled at them saying coast guards had been contacted and to turn back immediately.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The sell-off highlighted the market’s doubts over the firm’s future in an automated world, despite Julien’s best efforts, even as a big acquisition in the sector suggested a premium for the very skills Teleperformance offers.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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This grass chopper is easy to set up, runs quietly, boasts a solid battery life and automatic charging, and easily maps your mowing area (even with obstacles).—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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But this went from an idea that was an automatic community win to an example of desperate nickel and diming.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Officials said the work will be done using mechanical demolition, and no explosives or implosions will be used.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
9 July 2025
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Another customer says the soap works wonders for their mechanic husband and is powerful enough to remove dirt and grease.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 July 2025
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Before becoming a cofounder, Hildreth worked in roles that many would dismiss as mundane: mechanic, logistics officer and government contractor.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Relatedly, many people become more open to spontaneous thinking in the evening, when the brain is less focused and inhibited.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 July 2025
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This exhilarating transit could spark a need for spontaneous self-expression and creative freedom.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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That leads to the second category: a simple reflex agent with state.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Some bass-heavy speakers can create an annoying booming sound from the reflex port at the rear of the speaker.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Robotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robotic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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