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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
The ceremony opened with a performer hoisted on a robotic arm interacting with projections of environments drawn from international and Chinese films, setting the tone for a festival that is leaning into artificial intelligence while insisting on cinema’s irreducible humanity.
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Marcus Lim, Variety, 13 June 2026
Beyond moving fluid, the researchers argue that the technology could perform several functions simultaneously within a soft robotic network.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
During the exercise, robotic dogs performed triage assessments of combat injuries.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
What happened Dreame became the world's largest robotic vacuum maker by sales in the first quarter, according to research consultancy IDC, with fast-growing footholds in Europe and the U.S.
—Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 June 2026
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Marcus Lim, Variety, 13 June 2026
Beyond moving fluid, the researchers argue that the technology could perform several functions simultaneously within a soft robotic network.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
During the exercise, robotic dogs performed triage assessments of combat injuries.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
What happened Dreame became the world's largest robotic vacuum maker by sales in the first quarter, according to research consultancy IDC, with fast-growing footholds in Europe and the U.S.
—Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robotic
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The flash crashes of the past decade, when automated trading sent prices haywire in minutes, were a warning about machines moving faster than anyone could step in.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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No account minimum for active or automated investing, or to participate in IPOs.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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In the early stages of a relationship, self-expansion is largely automatic, as new partners are most inclined at this point to learn about each other’s unfamiliar interests, social circles, habits and ideas.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Under Texas election law, an automatic recount occurs only in the case of a tie; otherwise, a candidate must formally request one.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Their maternal grandfather was a race-car driver and mechanic, and their father was a photographer for Street Chopper Magazine.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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From a young Ron Howard as Andy’s son Opie to Jim Nabors as the well-meaning mechanic Gomer Pyle, the show launched careers and spinoffs, won awards, and carved out a permanent place in pop-culture history.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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Venus and Uranus’ harmonious connection encourages you to be spontaneous.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Left unmanaged, coal waste routinely triggers water contamination, airborne dust pollution, and spontaneous fires.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Wyle listened to the two women’s breathing and administered a reflex test on their knees.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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That reflex delays care and erodes trust.—
Liz Koch,
STAT,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Robotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robotic. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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