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 submarines use mechanical arms to collect the rocks and special sampling pumps and bags to collect the hydrothermal fluids.
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James F. Holden, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
No power, no plumbing, no noisy mechanical systems.
—Bridget Borgobello
july 20, New Atlas, 20 July 2025
Maybe after the technical difficulties on Friday — and her scary flight aboard the giant mechanical butterfly — Perry will rethink what should be her priorities for the next stage show.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 19 July 2025
The ocean water turns red, as a (usually unseen) mechanical shark chews up people in the surf or somehow on top of a boat.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 July 2025
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James F. Holden, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
No power, no plumbing, no noisy mechanical systems.
—Bridget Borgobello
july 20, New Atlas, 20 July 2025
Maybe after the technical difficulties on Friday — and her scary flight aboard the giant mechanical butterfly — Perry will rethink what should be her priorities for the next stage show.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 19 July 2025
The ocean water turns red, as a (usually unseen) mechanical shark chews up people in the surf or somehow on top of a boat.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanical
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The service, launched in 2021, offered unlimited photo and video storage to AT&T’s Protect Advantage plan subscribers with the convenience of automatic backup at full quality and no data charges when backing up over AT&T’s network.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Nathan Kaufman, a health care consultant and long-time Palomar observer who has been critical of recent leadership decisions, said that the pact between Palomar and UCSD is not an automatic win given the current state of health care margins.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Even if that means stepping into a version of themselves that feels unnatural.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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So marketers are faced with the challenge of adapting once again to a new reality, where buying isn’t driven by emotional response but by algorithms and robotic logic.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In a warehouse setting, this means robotic arms could inspect the contents of packages moving down a conveyor belt without unpacking them.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The analytics department had built a mock draft simulator to get a feel for how the board might shake out before the Panthers selected at their No. 57 spot.—
Mike Kaye
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
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In early March, the command's fighter jets and a U.S. bomber carried out a mock interception over Alaska, showcasing its ability to defend the continent at a moment's notice.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Another customer says the soap works wonders for their mechanic husband and is powerful enough to remove dirt and grease.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 July 2025
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Before becoming a cofounder, Hildreth worked in roles that many would dismiss as mundane: mechanic, logistics officer and government contractor.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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There has been a gradual normalization of ties between India and China in recent months after relations were deeply strained in June 2020, when a brutal hand-to-hand battle in the Galwan Valley left at least 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers dead.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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The Taliban’s strained relationships with Iran and Pakistan further complicate reintegration efforts.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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That leads to the second category: a simple reflex agent with state.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Some bass-heavy speakers can create an annoying booming sound from the reflex port at the rear of the speaker.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Subscribe now Like other experts whom CNBC spoke to, Raghunathan established market manipulation as deliberately misleading or influencing prices and trading volumes to create artificial trends or unfair advantages, such as pump-and-dump schemes and wash trading.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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The formula delivers the classic Coca-Cola taste that Americans are familiar with domestically. Kennedy Jr. has pushed food manufacturers to phase out artificial food dyes from American products as well as reduce sugar levels.—
Mandy Taheri
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Mechanical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanical. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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