Synonyms of engines

engines

noun

plural of engine

as in machines

a device that changes energy into mechanical motion

a car with a 200-horsepower engine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• machines
• motors
• converters
• mechanisms
• appliances
• tools
• equipments
• transformers
• mills

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of engines

The first are eleven reciprocating gas engines, totaling about 30 MW, which mechanically drive compressors used to process and move natural gas. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

The first step involves using the satellite’s plasma engines to gradually slow the spin. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026

Stock photo Universities have always been among society's greatest engines of innovation. — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Powered by low-emission EU Stage V engines, the ship can reach speeds of up to 14 knots. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 July 2026

Cast in screaming-red, these sports cars are the epitome of cool — and their engines absolutely sing. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Only five engines appeared to fire when 13 were required to slow the Booster to landing speed. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 25 July 2026

Its car would be the brainchild of legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey, and Honda would supply its engines after powering Red Bull to six world titles (drivers’ and constructors’ together) between 2021 and 2024. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Elon Musk’s SpaceX had replaced six of the 33 engines on the first-stage booster after some of them failed to ignite last week, resulting in a last-second launch abort. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 25 July 2026