engine

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 Early fault detection A key feature of the BQ79826Z-Q1 is its integrated EIS engine. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026 Captain Chesley Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles executed brilliantly after dual engine failure following a bird strike. Tim Burns, Fortune, 9 June 2026 Daniel goes on the run with Jane and the device, setting the movie’s vigorous pursuit engine in motion. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026 There are no fake engine or futuristic electric motor noises here, either. ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for engine
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  • Georgia had its pitching machine up higher than usual during its practice Thursday at Charles Schwab Field.
    Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
  • Some machines can be reversed to blow residue away.
    Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
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  • Rather than convert a traditional motor yacht to electric propulsion, the team developed a unique catamaran centered on efficiency, autonomy, and simplicity.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
  • The central carbon-fiber chassis or spine comes from one of four different builders (Oreca, Dallara, Multimatic, Ligier), and all LMDh cars must use the same transmission, hybrid motor, and hybrid battery.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026

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“Engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engine. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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