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The inboard performance system uses two 1,000 hp engines per pod, delivering the grunt of larger motors in a much smaller package.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
Powered by the ever-popular Honda i-VTEC engine, which produces 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, the 9-speed automatic transmission was quiet and had no issues getting up and going.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
Meanwhile, the rocket booster heads back to the ground while firing its engines and using its fins to slow and control its descent to land vertical about two miles from the launchpad.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Sharpen mower blades, change engine oil and clean or replace air filters as needed.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
Powered by the ever-popular Honda i-VTEC engine, which produces 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, the 9-speed automatic transmission was quiet and had no issues getting up and going.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
Meanwhile, the rocket booster heads back to the ground while firing its engines and using its fins to slow and control its descent to land vertical about two miles from the launchpad.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Sharpen mower blades, change engine oil and clean or replace air filters as needed.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engine
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Amazon Tiny but powerful, this 2-inch sound machine fills any space with soothing ambient noise—perfect for sleep or focus, and compact enough for travel.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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Just set the timer to the length of your blend, and the machine will turn itself off once it’s finished.—
Brittany Romano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 July 2025
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The e-trike also features a 545-Wh Bosch PowerPack battery mounted under frame (behind the motor), though Hase doesn't offer any per-charge range estimates but remaining levels can be viewed on the Purion 200 display.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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Despite concerns about his offensive consistency, particularly in ball-handling and scoring aggression, his ideal length, mobility and high motor position him as a potential elite wing defender in the modern NBA — a perfect fit for Fernandez’s defensive vision.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
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“Engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engine. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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