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a device that changes energy into mechanical motion
a car with a 200-horsepower engine
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Recent Examples of engines
That includes maximizing the potential of Mission Bay Park and supporting our tourism economy — critical engines that fund core city services.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Smart consumer agents, predictive forecasting and real‑time pricing engines are rapidly moving into mainstream adoption.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Data centers operate behind the scenes as the digital engines that power our daily lives and support the key industries that fuel Colorado’s economy.
—Bill Owens, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
But now, the sport could be set to change course — and get loud again — by returning to the simpler V8 engines as soon as 2030.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Even in the midst of that sweltering Lagos day of thumping car music and raucous engines and the truck that honked at her for dancing too close, Miriam’s squeal stood out, a siren.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The bankruptcy court will oversee the sale of aircraft, engines and equipment and real estate, including the headquarters.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The company also claims the fuel produces cleaner combustion with lower soot formation inside engines.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
One of them, a semi-rigid inflatable boat that was 14 meters long, weighed 5,000 kilos and powered by four 300-horsepower engines, pulled away, accelerated and rammed into the Zodiac, which was 6 meters long, weighed 500 kilos, and had only a single 150-horsepower engine.
—Óscar Martínez, The Dial, 30 Apr. 2026
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Smart consumer agents, predictive forecasting and real‑time pricing engines are rapidly moving into mainstream adoption.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Data centers operate behind the scenes as the digital engines that power our daily lives and support the key industries that fuel Colorado’s economy.
—Bill Owens, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
But now, the sport could be set to change course — and get loud again — by returning to the simpler V8 engines as soon as 2030.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Even in the midst of that sweltering Lagos day of thumping car music and raucous engines and the truck that honked at her for dancing too close, Miriam’s squeal stood out, a siren.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The bankruptcy court will oversee the sale of aircraft, engines and equipment and real estate, including the headquarters.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The company also claims the fuel produces cleaner combustion with lower soot formation inside engines.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
One of them, a semi-rigid inflatable boat that was 14 meters long, weighed 5,000 kilos and powered by four 300-horsepower engines, pulled away, accelerated and rammed into the Zodiac, which was 6 meters long, weighed 500 kilos, and had only a single 150-horsepower engine.
—Óscar Martínez, The Dial, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engines
Noun
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All the Coca-Cola vending machines have already been ripped out of the walls.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Many of these humans already made use of machines, like the crop-planters that have automated the tedious work of sowing edamame beans by hand.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
8 May 2026
Noun
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This involves electric motors being used to slow down the car and send the energy back to the battery.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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The cabin was quiet, the ride smooth and the electric motors provided brisk acceleration when needed.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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“Engines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engines. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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