engine

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 Red Bull will also start making its own engines for the first time then, which could give Verstappen an extra push in his quest for a fifth Drivers’ Championship. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025 The company reported that aircraft delays were due to engine supply issues. Ganesh Rao,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 July 2025 Paramount said revenue in its largest operational engine, traditional TV, fell 6% to $4 billion, crimped by a 4% decrease in ad sales and a tumble of 7% from linear distribution. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 July 2025 The engine redlines at 7,500 rpm, producing 478 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for engine
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Noun
  • Alo recommends machine washing the shirt but laying it flat to dry.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Water stood there as well as the adjacent handwash sink and by the ice machine.
    David J. Neal August 1, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
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  • In addition to freeing the motors and battery from all restraint, Velocity Max delivers launch control for ultimate straight-line performance.
    Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
  • Some river locations have boat launches where participants are encouraged to bring their kayaks, paddle boards, canoes or motor boats (where appropriate) to access hard-to-reach coastlines.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025

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“Engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engine. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

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