: a computerized electronic machine that performs basic banking functions (such as handling check deposits or issuing cash withdrawals)
called also automated teller machine, automatic teller, automatic teller machine
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Sandy Hazelip, Ellie Hamby, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
Most were stolen from merchants in data breaches over the years, but also a significant number have been stolen from unsuspecting consumers who used their credit or debit cards at the wrong gas station, ATM or online merchant.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 22 May 2024
Approaching each potential client with a winsome smile, Ani knows how to maximize her take-home, gently steering them via the ATM to semi-private booths for a lap dance or into VIP rooms for something more special.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
Playing live can become a bit like visiting the world’s most generous ATM.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024
Elsewhere, dogs roamed the streets under the rumble of artillery and a long line of residents snaked from an ATM machine.
—Fox News, 9 May 2024
About 20 minutes later, the vehicle was located at a convenience store and cameras showed Reese entering the store and using an ATM, according to the warrant.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Recent grid appearances include BITCOIN ATM and SELF-DRIVING CARS.
—Melissa Kirsch Andrew Lavallee Melissa Clark, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Just one hour after the third Discount Cigarettes burglary, the crew allegedly drove to Dublin and stole an ATM from a Chevron gas station at 4:21 a.m.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Noun
Our driver went up to them and must have said these two old women need to get cash out of an ATM.
—Sandy Hazelip, Ellie Hamby, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
Most were stolen from merchants in data breaches over the years, but also a significant number have been stolen from unsuspecting consumers who used their credit or debit cards at the wrong gas station, ATM or online merchant.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 22 May 2024
Approaching each potential client with a winsome smile, Ani knows how to maximize her take-home, gently steering them via the ATM to semi-private booths for a lap dance or into VIP rooms for something more special.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
Playing live can become a bit like visiting the world’s most generous ATM.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024
Elsewhere, dogs roamed the streets under the rumble of artillery and a long line of residents snaked from an ATM machine.
—Fox News, 9 May 2024
About 20 minutes later, the vehicle was located at a convenience store and cameras showed Reese entering the store and using an ATM, according to the warrant.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Recent grid appearances include BITCOIN ATM and SELF-DRIVING CARS.
—Melissa Kirsch Andrew Lavallee Melissa Clark, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Just one hour after the third Discount Cigarettes burglary, the crew allegedly drove to Dublin and stole an ATM from a Chevron gas station at 4:21 a.m.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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