industrial

Definition of industrialnext
as in mechanical
of or relating to manufacture performed by humans or machines rather than natural processes They utilize industrial practices to produce large quantities of material. The late 1700s gave rise to an industrial boom.

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Recent Examples of industrial Russia's Defense Ministry said the military carried out a massive strike overnight targeting industrial facilities involved in the production and storage of missiles and drones across Ukraine. — Samya Kullab, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026 Other sectors like industrial, regional malls, and even office are seeing positive returns, despite higher interest rates. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 Its extensive pipeline infrastructure, including the Cross-Island Pipeline, remains critical to domestic power generation, Atlantic LNG and the wider industrial economy. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 Both Kramatorsk and Sloviansk are crucial industrial cities close to the front line. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for industrial
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Adjective
  • Passes do not include pumpkins or entry to mechanical activities such as the bull ride.
    — Hali Smith October 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026
  • He is saved by an enigmatic young mechanic who equips him with a custom mechanical arm.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
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  • Some of those most in danger are the millions of Americans who live in manufactured housing like mobile homes and trailers.
    — Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Helen Keller—or her manufactured image, at least—tended to be shining and sweet and noncontroversial.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Industrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industrial. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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