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converter

noun

Definition of converternext
as in engine

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Recent Examples of converter Jamison is the city’s most prolific converter of offices to market-rate apartments and currently has a major makeover of a downtown office skyscraper underway for tenants who can pay top rents. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Just note that the steamer isn’t dual-voltage, so a converter is needed for international travel. — Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 19 June 2026 The input decoder chip is a Chrontel CH7516 DisplayPort-to-LVDS converter. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026 The electrical system has a shore power hookup, multi-stage 120-V converter and solar prewiring. — C.c. Weiss may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for converter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converter
  1. engine
  2. transformer
  3. motor
  4. machine
Noun
  • This could simplify operations for carriers that operate aircraft with both engine standards.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The new Scat Pack and its turbo-six, which is truly a gem of an engine, deliver a mixed experience at best.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of engine
Noun
  • During the chase, Gonzaba hit an electrical transformer and then drove onto the boardwalk from Pacific Beach Drive, speeding near pedestrians, according to the release.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, select a narrow, high-ROI operational challenge, such as predicting transformer degradation or detecting unannounced EV chargers.
    — Abhay Gupta, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of transformer
Noun
  • The Pro Module Pack also includes standard items such as a GPS unit, gyroscope, and a vibration motor.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Their prices vary depending on size, power source and motor speed.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of motor
Noun
  • The system is designed to amplify speech while using machine learning to suppress background noise.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The fitness center is top-notch, with heart rate monitoring and LCD screen treadmills, strength-training machines, free weights, and a Kinesis® exercise wall.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of machine

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“Converter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converter. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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