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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
Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Much like its Cypher System sibling, characters are defined through a sentence with specific elements unlocking game mechanics.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Jason Green, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
After watching a mechanic tighten bolts with a power wrench, Lazo applied the same wrench technique to billiard table bolts.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2024
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Gamification This training applies game mechanics—like points, badges and leaderboards—to leadership development.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Much like its Cypher System sibling, characters are defined through a sentence with specific elements unlocking game mechanics.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
In addition to the truck, the suspects allegedly took the victim’s cash, electric mountain bike and mechanic tools.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
After watching a mechanic tighten bolts with a power wrench, Lazo applied the same wrench technique to billiard table bolts.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic
Noun
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Several days later, the WinCo manager noticed a foul smell and called repairmen, who started removing bricks from a column outside the store and discovered a decomposing body.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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Grunsfeld, a former astronaut who was the principal repairman on three of NASA’s previous Hubble-servicing missions, was part of the group who reviewed Isaacman’s proposal.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
5 Dec. 2024
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On January 24, 1848, American carpenter and sawmill operator James Wilson Marshall discovered gold in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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When an operator at the front needs one a drone is launched from a catapult and flies automatically to the specified area.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Seed oils are obtained either through mechanical or chemical extraction.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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No racing or mechanical experience is required; only creativity and a desire to put the pedal to the floor!—
AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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The young serviceman has only been in the Navy for two years and has managed to rise two ranks in that time, which is a source of pride for Regalado.—
Nadia Cantú,
The Arizona Republic,
11 Nov. 2024
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After the mission was aborted, a helicopter collided with a transport aircraft, killing eight servicemen.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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However, independent educational consultants like Eva Ostrum caution against overreliance on AI in crafting personal statements.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Mike Vrabel Most recent post: Served as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns this season.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Make Vehicle Technology Your Back-Up Modern cars have a lot of safety features, including anti-lock brakes, automatic emergency brakes, lane assists and more.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Tedesco’s side won just one of their six matches in League A Group 2, finishing nine points behind France and Italy while avoiding automatic relegation to League B by finishing above Israel on goal difference.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Guthrie remembers calling her doctor in a panic, sure that the tightness that had taken hold in her chest was a heart attack.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
21 Jan. 2025
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New this season, doctors from the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health will be set up on the concourse to offer free cancer screenings and education, as well as skin cancer checks prior to the game in the atrium.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power By Keith Phipps Photo: Ben Rothstein / Prime Video Season 2, Episode 8: Inside Celebrimbor’s workshop, Sauron has decided to use the smith for target practice.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
18 Dec. 2024
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The discovery of the precious ore mithril gave the elves another option championed by Elrond (Robert Aramayo), Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), and the elven smith Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards).—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
14 Aug. 2024
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanic. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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