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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
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
There’s also lighter fare, like Amy Daws’ Wait With Me, about a romance novelist with writer’s block who starts writing in a tire store waiting room for the free coffee and falls for a hunky mechanic.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
George Petras, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
When Part 4 was released in August 2023, mechanic Bennie was losing his garage.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
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Noun
The car mechanic ought to give you an estimate.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
There’s also lighter fare, like Amy Daws’ Wait With Me, about a romance novelist with writer’s block who starts writing in a tire store waiting room for the free coffee and falls for a hunky mechanic.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Harroun installed it with a bracket above the dashboard rather than have a mechanic ride in the race with him, as was the custom of the day.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
When Part 4 was released in August 2023, mechanic Bennie was losing his garage.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanic
Noun
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At Large follows two best friends, Bill and Joe, who are ordinary dads and electrical repairmen.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The elevator division of the city Buildings Department later learned that the repairman was in the pit of the dumbwaiter shaft, working on the hoist cables, when the dumbwaiter cab plummeted on top of him.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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The elevated espionage thriller takes viewers on Ben Edwards’ (Kitsch) journey from Navy SEAL to CIA paramilitary operator, exploring the darker side of warfare and the human cost that comes with it.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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,
17 Apr. 2025
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New talent: We were introduced to Lederer this year and were totally in awe of his amazing mechanical wonders.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And having those servicemen available to help was invaluable.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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That April, the Ukrainian parliament passed a law declaring that any Russian serviceman who provided Ukraine with one of Russia’s more advanced military planes would receive a million dollars.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Vrabel was the Tennessee Titans' head coach from 2018-23 and spent the 2024 season as a consultant with the Cleveland Browns.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hilaire traveled all across the United States while living and continuing to work full-time as a consultant.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many of these duties are automatic, such as confidentiality between professionals (e.g. doctors, lawyers and accountant and their clients).—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Request an automatic extension while filing through IRS Free File. File Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return by mail, through an e-filing option or with a tax professional.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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During a procedure to remove the masses, doctors found two additional tumors in her lungs.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In such cases, law-enforcement officers—but also, at times, doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel, mostly working for private corporations—watch for days, weeks, and months as ailing people waste away in their care.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While originally forging blades, Ellis later shifted focus, curating a collection of bespoke knives and showcasing works by renowned smiths to preserve the tradition and history of bladesmithing.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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By teasing the smith with information about the rings and playing on Celebrimbor’s ego and grievances, Sauron worms his way back into Celebrimbor’s good graces.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2024
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanic. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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