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Recent Examples of engine
Car traffic, engine noise and the glare of the headlights eventually dissuaded it from crossing the asphalt barrier.
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Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
When fully charged, the battery can last for months and is strong enough to jump most engine types.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The vessel had been ice-locked since January in the Weddell Sea, and by October’s end, the ice had torn off the rudder, ripped the keel, broken the deck beams in the engine room and punched holes in the sides of the boat.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Some 43,478 kilometers are on the odometer, and the car has also been serviced a lot in recent years, including an engine-out service and replacement of the timing belts.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
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Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
When fully charged, the battery can last for months and is strong enough to jump most engine types.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The vessel had been ice-locked since January in the Weddell Sea, and by October’s end, the ice had torn off the rudder, ripped the keel, broken the deck beams in the engine room and punched holes in the sides of the boat.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Some 43,478 kilometers are on the odometer, and the car has also been serviced a lot in recent years, including an engine-out service and replacement of the timing belts.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engine
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Until recently, Academy, a public school that enrolls more than three hundred elementary-age students, had a single dishwashing machine that could handle one large sheet pan at a time.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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Breville, De’Longhi, Gaggia, and Nespresso are just a few of the major espresso machine brands that are already deeply discounted by as much as 40% off.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Little ones who are new to riding can hone their balance, gross motor skills, and confidence through riding a balance bike.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Nutribullet Ultra crams a 1200-watt motor into its rather slim casing; that’s double the wattage of the Nutribullet Pro blender that’s a step down.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engine. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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