atmosphere; atmospheres.
atmospheric.
automated teller machine
asynchronous transfer mode: used in digital communications, etc
text messaging at the moment
What else does ATM mean? In the world of personal banking, ATM is an abbreviation for automated teller machine. In digital communication, ATM is short for at the moment, usually written in lowercase as atm. How is ATM pronounced?[ ey-tee-em ]What are some other forms of ATM?atmWhat are some other words related to ATM?cashpointrnwyd
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Pro tip: Bring cash for the cover charge, or plan to use the on-site ATM.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
People near the scene reported feeling their throat become painful and itchy, with one 70-year-old woman telling AFP that it started "stinging and hurting" as she approached the ATM.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
After the first game, the two had to make a trip to the ATM.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
In a 2025 paper, the two likened AI to the ATM — noting that ATMs didn’t eliminate bank tellers, but instead reshaped their roles.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
It’s been more than two weeks and she hasn’t turned on her phone, hasn’t used a credit card, hasn’t withdrawn money from an ATM.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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