engine

noun

ˈen-jən How to pronounce engine (audio)
Definition of enginenext
as in machine
a device that changes energy into mechanical motion a car with a 200-horsepower engine

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Recent Examples of engine Once again in 2026, Chris Jones projects as the engine, even entering his age-32 season. — Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Staying safe on the road Get your vehicle inspected a few weeks before departure with a close look at the engine cooling system and battery. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Get your vehicle inspected a few weeks before departure, with attention to the engine cooling system and battery both take a beating in high heat. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026 Instead of running on synthetic fuels, hydrogen fuel cell engines rely on lightweight liquid hydrogen that is burned in an electrochemical reaction to power large lithium batteries. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for engine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engine
  1. machine
  2. motor
Noun
  • Recent high-profile incidents such as the Anthropic Claude Mythos breach in early 2026 reveal how advanced AI models can autonomously map networks and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities at machine speed.
    — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Each of the infants was treated with an antitoxin produced and distributed by the state public health department, said spokesperson Beth Deines, which shortens hospital stays and reduces the need for breathing machines.
    — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of machine
Noun
  • The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Optional extras include cruise control, motor slip regulation (MSR), track mode, and a quickshifter.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of motor

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“Engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engine. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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