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 Independent designers, once a discovery engine, were being squeezed, while the biggest brands put more investment into their own stores, creating a dichotomy in experiences that Bron felt was palpable. Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 CycloKinetics is testing its alternative rocket fuel with Venus Aerospace in a rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE). Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 To that end, Poles is convinced Johnson’s presence will be the ultimate X-factor, giving the Bears a 750-horsepower engine for the NFL speedway. Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 That’s around $25,000 more than the cheapest Range Rover with an engine. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engine
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Noun
  • Muscles aren’t just machines that move our bones from place to place.
    Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While there have been some minimal interior changes over the decades (there’s no longer a payphone or cigarette machine), the eclectic nature of Mac’s clientele has remained the same.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • Its compact permanent magnet motor enables a smaller pod diameter, reducing hydrodynamic drag while maintaining high propulsion performance.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The Integrated Traction Management system allows to get easily ascend 45-degree slopes by monitoring all four wheels in real time, and responding in just 50 milliseconds to control motor speed.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engine. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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