as in machines
a device that changes energy into mechanical motion
a car with a 200-horsepower engine
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Recent Examples of engines
Reserve engines will fill in for the new trucks until they are fixed.
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Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
But these companies see opportunities to build growth engines outside their primary business, while leveraging existing assets.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The engines are quieter and more fuel-efficient than previous generations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Drivers in preseason testing were revving the engines hard on the grid for a fast getaway, lifting off the gas on straights to charge the on-board battery and shifting down aggressively to first gear in corners.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Rolls-Royce currently makes engines for wide-body planes such as Boeing's Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus' A330 neo jets.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Its Hadley liquid rocket engines have already flown in hypersonic conditions, validating propulsion performance in real-world scenarios.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Hybrid ownership is a good middle ground between gas and EV ownership because drivers can still rely on gasoline and get more mileage out of their vehicle with electric motors that aid gas engines.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Nissan issued two recalls, affecting a total of 642,698 Rogue compact SUVs, because of separate problems with the vehicles' gears and engines that can cause a loss of power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
But these companies see opportunities to build growth engines outside their primary business, while leveraging existing assets.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The engines are quieter and more fuel-efficient than previous generations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Drivers in preseason testing were revving the engines hard on the grid for a fast getaway, lifting off the gas on straights to charge the on-board battery and shifting down aggressively to first gear in corners.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Rolls-Royce currently makes engines for wide-body planes such as Boeing's Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus' A330 neo jets.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Its Hadley liquid rocket engines have already flown in hypersonic conditions, validating propulsion performance in real-world scenarios.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Hybrid ownership is a good middle ground between gas and EV ownership because drivers can still rely on gasoline and get more mileage out of their vehicle with electric motors that aid gas engines.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Nissan issued two recalls, affecting a total of 642,698 Rogue compact SUVs, because of separate problems with the vehicles' gears and engines that can cause a loss of power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engines
Noun
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Electric machines are typically manufactured in centralized facilities using multiple fabrication steps and specialized equipment.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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This year, Big Sky also added LIDAR technology to some of its grooming machines, allowing trail maintenance technicians to maintain coverage more consistently and help prevent bald patches from forming.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Powered by four Scania Sever electric motors delivering a total of 2,800 kW, the vessel has a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
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Mechanically, the As2 features 12 degrees of freedom driven by low-inertia, high-speed inner rotor PMSM motors.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Engines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engines. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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