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
Dams and water diversions became engines of patronage, enriching insiders, killing rivers and exacting a terrible cost from rural communities.
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Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Black holes, billions of times more massive than the Sun, power blazing engines called active galactic nuclei.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
However, even with the extra weight, these engines eventually helped topple several famous F1 speed records — including the fastest-ever lap, achieved three times at Monza, most recently with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen last month.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
On the viewing stand with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that day was Kim Jong Un, who days later was inspecting new North Korean missile engines, and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, who recently signed a defense treaty with Kim.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Two engines and one hand crew will continue to combat the blaze.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But what will impact insurance rates the most, Brannon said, is the 25% tariffs on key car parts, such as engines, transmissions and electrical components, set to begin in May.
—Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Deutz manufactures engines for construction and agricultural vehicles.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Florida’s independent colleges and universities are some of the state’s most efficient engines of workforce development.
—Arthur Keiser, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Black holes, billions of times more massive than the Sun, power blazing engines called active galactic nuclei.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
However, even with the extra weight, these engines eventually helped topple several famous F1 speed records — including the fastest-ever lap, achieved three times at Monza, most recently with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen last month.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
On the viewing stand with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that day was Kim Jong Un, who days later was inspecting new North Korean missile engines, and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, who recently signed a defense treaty with Kim.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Two engines and one hand crew will continue to combat the blaze.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But what will impact insurance rates the most, Brannon said, is the 25% tariffs on key car parts, such as engines, transmissions and electrical components, set to begin in May.
—Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Deutz manufactures engines for construction and agricultural vehicles.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Florida’s independent colleges and universities are some of the state’s most efficient engines of workforce development.
—Arthur Keiser, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engines
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According to the Federal Trade Commission, Bitcoin ATMs are machines that look like a traditional ATM and are often found at convenience stores, gas stations and other high-traffic areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Maker The Nespresso VertuoPlus is one of our favorite pod machines, but the Vertuo Next is almost identical.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rivian's truck utilizes a staggering four electric motors to produce its power output, even for its large size.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Spectre is Rolls-Royce’s first all-electric vehicle, powered by two electric motors that make 577 horsepower and having a WLTP range of 329 miles.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Engines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engines. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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