as in machines
a device that changes energy into mechanical motion
a car with a 200-horsepower engine
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of engines
The most significant changes to the report involved a failure not to fully staff up and pre-deploy all available engines ahead of dangerously high winds.
—
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The new Fast & Furious coaster that has been revving its engines during test runs around the hillside-hugging track will soon get the green flag to officially start racing with thrill seekers on board at Universal Studios Hollywood.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The main stage will feature two turbofan engines and an aerospike rocket engine.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Musk has successfully launched ambitious projects before, like developing mass market electric vehicles and creating reusable rocket engines to carry people and cargo into space.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
One was tied to the synthetic fuel F1 is introducing this year, and to the overall status of the new engines that will also be run in 2026.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The stillness and calm feel comparable to being out in nature, far removed from the roars of automobile engines and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Given this dynamic, the conventional wisdom that took shape over the past few months was that the board favored D’Amaro because the businesses in the Experiences kingdom will be the growth engines of the future.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
However, the exact source of these jets around their black hole central engines and the precise mechanism powering them is still something of a mystery.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The new Fast & Furious coaster that has been revving its engines during test runs around the hillside-hugging track will soon get the green flag to officially start racing with thrill seekers on board at Universal Studios Hollywood.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The main stage will feature two turbofan engines and an aerospike rocket engine.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Musk has successfully launched ambitious projects before, like developing mass market electric vehicles and creating reusable rocket engines to carry people and cargo into space.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
One was tied to the synthetic fuel F1 is introducing this year, and to the overall status of the new engines that will also be run in 2026.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The stillness and calm feel comparable to being out in nature, far removed from the roars of automobile engines and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Given this dynamic, the conventional wisdom that took shape over the past few months was that the board favored D’Amaro because the businesses in the Experiences kingdom will be the growth engines of the future.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
However, the exact source of these jets around their black hole central engines and the precise mechanism powering them is still something of a mystery.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engines
Noun
-
This launch represents a significant step toward turning robots into universal, upgradable machines capable of performing diverse tasks in homes and workplaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
-
MacBooks have a reputation for being premium machines — and for a very good reason.—
Keumars Afifi-Sabet,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The future of air mobility The project united expertise in advanced materials, systems integration, electric motors and composite manufacturing.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements are the new oil, essential for batteries, turbines, motors, and more.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Engines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engines. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
