engines

plural of engine
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 Marine engines operate under sustained high RPM and are exposed to moisture, which requires additional protection against wear and corrosion. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 As for grunt, the GTX90 is fitted with two MAN V-12 engines delivering 2,200 hp each for a top speed of 35 knots and a range of 300 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 30 knots. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 When a Falcon 9 rocket takes off, its engines expel water vapor and carbon dioxide. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 10 July 2026 Aside from the new paint scheme and larger size, the Boeing 747-800 aircraft sports more fuel-efficient engines and a longer range. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 The engines also change their behavior over time without announcement. Meghna Deshraj, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 For reference, most existing engines are designed for around 7 hours of total endurance. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 Firefighters used two engines to extinguish the fire, FDNY said, adding fires such as this aren’t unexpected and that’s why the agency maintains standoff distance during a fireworks show. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Innio is an energy solutions provider, specializing in the design, manufacturing and servicing of gas engines. Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engines
Noun
  • Despite its lack of cutting-edge lithography machines, the incredible imbalance between supply and demand was enough to prompt it to enter the space.
    Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
  • While the machines look similar, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act classifies them differently.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • While motors are normally prohibited in the wilderness, towboats have been used to reach evacuation points.
    Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026
  • Also optional is the near-magical Active Ride suspension, which combines hydraulic dampers and electric motors to control unwanted body motions to an astounding degree.
    Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

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“Engines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engines. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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