1
as in automatic
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
the waiter's mechanical reply of "Everything on the menu is good"
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2
as in unnatural
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
a somewhat mechanical vocal performance
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Recent Examples of mechanical
The mine hasn’t seen a mechanical shovel gnawing at the earth since November.
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Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
Transition phrases sound mechanical AI writers love obvious transitions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Coffee-curious This latest work focuses less on the chemical changes that occur during the brewing process and more on the mechanical and physical processes.
—Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
The vehicle is also fitted with a lower front valance skid plate, for mechanical protection.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
Transition phrases sound mechanical AI writers love obvious transitions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Coffee-curious This latest work focuses less on the chemical changes that occur during the brewing process and more on the mechanical and physical processes.
—Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
The vehicle is also fitted with a lower front valance skid plate, for mechanical protection.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanical
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The conferences that are awarded automatic bids are: Atlantic Hockey America (AHA), Big Ten, Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC), Hockey East, and National Collegiate Hockey Conference.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The backpack had a gun, a Glock magazine, 9 mm cartridges and a silencer, along with a knife, phone charger, duct tape, passport, zip ties, clothes, a computer and handwritten notes, the automatic discovery form said.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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To such animals, friendship is utterly unnatural, entirely a product of will.—
Ann Hulbert,
Harper's Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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The phrase has been heard more and more this century as states reveal themselves to be less than resilient in the face of natural and unnatural disasters.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Feb. 2025
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Months later, the participant retained his ability to control the robotic arm with minimal recalibration, highlighting the long-term reliability of this BCI system.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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But in agriculture, this computing power and breakthrough hardware is turned toward inspiring robotic designs.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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This is the version (1.0) version of his mock draft, and there could easily be revisions made necessary by trades, medical history and players rising and falling.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Widely considered the top receiver in the draft, many mock drafts have had the Cowboys selecting the Southern California native at No. 12.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the footage, a large coastal carpet python rests on a mechanic shop's floor.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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His current mechanic shop is basically a retirement hobby, something to pass the time.—
Zach Helfand,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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The conference illuminated the increasingly strained relationship between Israel and its traditional allies in the West, which have grown uneasy with Israeli politics and the direction of the country’s devastating war in Gaza.—
Julia Frankel and Leo Correa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Tigers are also hit by injuries to outfielder Matt Vierling, with a strained shoulder, and backup outfielder Wenceel Pérez, who is suffering from lower back inflammation and is set to sit out the first month of the season.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Engineered to deliver booming bass at all volume levels, the speaker sports dual 58mm tweeters, a 165mm bass driver, a bass reflex tube and BlueAnt’s signature psycho-acoustic bass.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Common triggers include dehydration from illness, vasovagal syncope—a reflex response to nausea or pain—abnormal heart rhythms, and heart valve conditions such as aortic stenosis.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Both Tokyo and Seoul blast riders with artificial freshness to make commuting a little less pungent.—
Susan Campos,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Keep it simple with these artificial lavender bouquets from Walmart, or get 20 sets of different types of flowers on Amazon.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Mechanical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanical. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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