as in mechanical
of or relating to manufacture performed by humans or machines rather than natural processes
They utilize industrial practices to produce large quantities of material. The late 1700s gave rise to an industrial boom.
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Recent Examples of industrial
The project also reflects the growing overlap between AI infrastructure and the energy sector, where advanced computing is now becoming central to exploration, grid modeling, and industrial optimization.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
In its second year as organizer of Australian Fashion Week (AFW), the council has swapped industrial venue Carriageworks for the Museum of Contemporary Art, which sits just in front of these very Aussie landmarks.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 May 2026
An incident that left a person dead at a Stanislaus County industrial warehouse is under investigation, authorities said.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 8 May 2026
An industrial building in East Hartford sold recently for $638,000.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
In its second year as organizer of Australian Fashion Week (AFW), the council has swapped industrial venue Carriageworks for the Museum of Contemporary Art, which sits just in front of these very Aussie landmarks.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 May 2026
An incident that left a person dead at a Stanislaus County industrial warehouse is under investigation, authorities said.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 8 May 2026
An industrial building in East Hartford sold recently for $638,000.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for industrial
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
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For one, the home would need to have a supply of electrical and mechanical resources that are fairly reliable, since Farney says that a data center will exceed residential power supply really fast.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Through this, researchers are mimicking natural structures, such as bird nests and bone minerals, to create ultra-strong manufactured materials.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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New South Wales, replacing Spain and the German states as Britain’s source of wool, was drawn more closely into the British imperial network as an outlet for migrants and a market for investment capital and manufactured products.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Industrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industrial. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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