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as in engines
a device that changes energy into mechanical motion
the device was equipped with a small electrical motor to make the gears spin
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as in cars
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
went shopping for a new automobile at Valley Motors
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as in speeds
to proceed or move quickly
effortlessly motored past the other runners for a first-place finish
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Recent Examples of motors
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
In 1832, the British physicist Michael Faraday discovered the operating principle for electromagnetic generators and motors.
—Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
That mill is accompanied by a trio of electric motors, though, two up front and one in the back.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Ferrari All in, the V8 and motors can deliver a maximum of 1035 horsepower, which is considerable in a car constructed of carbon-fiber, titanium and other lightweight materials and weighing 3461 lbs.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Automakers have developed several technological innovations and features to conserve as much fuel as possible including hybrid motors and special features that prioritize efficiency.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
China now dominates the supply chain for battery materials, such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese, as well as the rare earth minerals used in electric motors.
—Jeremy J. Michalek, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
There were motors around his eyes, so there was a guy doing the remote control for his eyebrow.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
The hydrofoil tested in the study carried two rows of these coils, each powered by small electrical motors called actuators.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Solid rocket motors can be stored for longer periods of time and are easier to conceal, transport, and launch on demand.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
In 1832, the British physicist Michael Faraday discovered the operating principle for electromagnetic generators and motors.
—Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
That mill is accompanied by a trio of electric motors, though, two up front and one in the back.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Ferrari All in, the V8 and motors can deliver a maximum of 1035 horsepower, which is considerable in a car constructed of carbon-fiber, titanium and other lightweight materials and weighing 3461 lbs.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Automakers have developed several technological innovations and features to conserve as much fuel as possible including hybrid motors and special features that prioritize efficiency.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
China now dominates the supply chain for battery materials, such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese, as well as the rare earth minerals used in electric motors.
—Jeremy J. Michalek, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
There were motors around his eyes, so there was a guy doing the remote control for his eyebrow.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
The hydrofoil tested in the study carried two rows of these coils, each powered by small electrical motors called actuators.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motors
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Firefighting efforts include 44 engines, 17 water tenders, three helicopters, 12 dozers and 41 hand crews.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The craziness is visceral — a combination of pounding music, billowing smoke, crackling barbecues and revving engines.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Maybach built a limited number of grand and powerful cars throughout the Roaring Twenties.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Drennan, 43, grew up helping his brothers and uncles build derby cars and later competed in a few derbies himself.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anduril highlights that the architecture also speeds software updates.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Insoluble fiber speeds up digestion and keeps your gut running smoothly.—
Courtney Southwick,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Over half of the generation says hard work, not luck, drives success.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Security leaders have long viewed data as a strategic asset that drives insights, innovation and market advantage.—
Asaf Kochan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Think the Dow’s 30 powerhouses are all unstoppable money machines?—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Guests with bags larger than 4 inches by 6 inches are required to be screened through X-ray machines.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And as the country races toward an election, politics and contemporary issues will also be front and center.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the world races to decarbonize, clean energy storage is becoming the central challenge.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Into your Ubers and into your buses and trains, planes and automobiles.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Key industries such as agriculture, construction, automobiles, energy, health care, technology and advanced industries like aerospace and bioscience face the greatest risk from higher tariffs and the potential for retaliatory tariffs abroad.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All six passengers and crew onboard the Family Boat, which flies the Portuguese flag, were reported safe and unharmed.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even in the Midwest, Nebraska flies blissfully under the radar of most tourists' radars.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Motors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motors. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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