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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
Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Industrial machinery mechanic These are the workers who keep factories operating smoothly.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
This Is Us as Malik’s (Asante Blackk) mechanic father.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Saros looks like a promising follow-up to Returnal, incorporating all the frenetic action and satisfying alien-blasting of the previous game, while also bringing in its own time-loop mechanic to justify the live-die-repeat gameplay style that Housemarque is fast becoming known for.
—Adjective
The film, which follows mechanic Jorge Ramirez, recently secured a spot for consideration in the Oscar race after claiming top honors at both the Seattle International and Nashville Film Festivals, qualifying it for consideration at the 98th Academy Awards.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic
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After 18 years working as an assistive mobility technology repairman, Tim Kiley grew sick of watching people wait for weeks or months to have their wheelchairs repaired.—
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With a father who worked as a telephone repairman and a mother who was a school bus driver, Maher recalled that money was tight growing up in his 2021 book Framed in Monte Carlo: How I Was Wrongfully Convicted for a Billionaire’s Fiery Death.—
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The regional grid operator typically directs the cheapest units to run first, which means wind — which carries no cost for fuel — will be called on more, as more facilities get up and running.—
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state’s main grid operator, said data centers will cause Texas energy demand to surge 71% by 2031.—
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Westbank will install completely new plumbing, electrical, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems, according to the sources.—
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Bidding and construction began in November So far, the building’s external structure is complete, with the installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems ongoing.—
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Kentucky resident servicemen or women on furlough of more than three days.—
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The act allowed American servicemen to bring their non-American spouses and children to the United States.—
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The Beauty is executive produced by Murphy, Hodgson, Peters, Ramos, Pope, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, Nissa Diederich, Michael Uppendahl, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Gitter, Peter Schwerin and Jeremy Haun, who serves as a consultant.—
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In 2024, industry consultant DC Byte found that the country was Asia-Pacific’s fastest growing market for data centers.—
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Membership is automatic for first-time guests who book a stay at rates running $3,000 to $5,000 a night for up to 10 people.—
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In 2024, some 45% of participants boosted 401(k) deferrals — on their own or as part of their plan’s automatic increases — according to Vanguard’s 2025 How America Saves report, which is based on more than 1,400 plans and nearly 5 million participants.—
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The accuser reported the assault during a doctor's appointment in December, according to court documents.—
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At first, doctors sent them home from the hospital with instructions to monitor her symptoms.—
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On King Street, this quietly stylish boutique showcases the talents of leather smith Cole Avery and his wife.—
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Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos was said to have guarded the island of Crete, off the coast of Greece.—
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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