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
The firefighting efforts involved four engines, two dozers and two hand crews.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Without data center development, AES would lean on battery storage and gas reciprocating engines to fuel energy demand until 2040.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Where all other Mustangs mount their transmissions directly to the back of their engines, the GTD’s transmission sits on the rear axle.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The company said quarterly defense deliveries were up 83% from last year and deliveries of its LEAP engines, used to power aircraft like the Boeing 737 Max and Airbus A321neo, hit a record, up 40% year over year.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The Tianque-12A employs liquid methane and liquid oxygen (LOX) propellants — a key difference with the Falcon 9, whose Merlin engines burn LOX and rocket-grade kerosene.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Robotics and EVs are now core growth engines, not side bets.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The Circuit of The Americas will echo with the sound of engines pushed to their limits, but for most of us, the daily commute is a rather less glamorous affair.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The new Fast & Furious coaster revved up its engines and raced around the hillside-hugging track for the first time at Universal Studios Hollywood in preparation of the 2026 debut of the new thrill ride.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Without data center development, AES would lean on battery storage and gas reciprocating engines to fuel energy demand until 2040.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Where all other Mustangs mount their transmissions directly to the back of their engines, the GTD’s transmission sits on the rear axle.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The company said quarterly defense deliveries were up 83% from last year and deliveries of its LEAP engines, used to power aircraft like the Boeing 737 Max and Airbus A321neo, hit a record, up 40% year over year.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The Tianque-12A employs liquid methane and liquid oxygen (LOX) propellants — a key difference with the Falcon 9, whose Merlin engines burn LOX and rocket-grade kerosene.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Robotics and EVs are now core growth engines, not side bets.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The Circuit of The Americas will echo with the sound of engines pushed to their limits, but for most of us, the daily commute is a rather less glamorous affair.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The new Fast & Furious coaster revved up its engines and raced around the hillside-hugging track for the first time at Universal Studios Hollywood in preparation of the 2026 debut of the new thrill ride.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engines
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Two machines incorporated at Pintus’ request — one of them valued at more than €50,000 ($58,000; £43,000) — also played a more prominent role, allowing for exercises around muscular contractions and serving to test and measure the players’ progress.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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But the biggest card Pakistan has to play, analysts say, is access to the rare earths not controlled by China that are needed power everything from iPhones to MRI machines to the most advanced fighter jets and military weaponry.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Those who need more range and strength for mixed terrain benefit from the Ausom L2 Max Dual Motor E-scooter, engineered with dual 1000W motors and advanced front and rear rocker-arm suspension.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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For 2026, all RAV4s get hybrid power, adding electric motors to their internal combustion engines.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Engines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engines. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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