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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
The numbers don’t do justice to the way the four power sources play together, however, delivering a seamless rush of force as the electric motors perfectly fill in the gaps in the engine’s power band, combining the immediacy of an EV with the emotionality of a high-revving V12.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
The boat's captain fired up the twin 200-horsepower motors and floated slowly into the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, then hit the throttle.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Shakey’s motors would then follow this route, using its camera, range-finder sensors, and bump detectors to monitor its progress toward the goal.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
That contributes to good road holding, while electric motors’ immediate torque handles powerful acceleration.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Raytheon, for instance, is integrating Shield AI’s software into loitering munitions and working with Anduril on rocket motors.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
For 2026, all RAV4s get hybrid power, adding electric motors to their internal combustion engines.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Chief Executive Officer Justin Carmody said TechRoll represents the next era for drum motors, which combine precision engineering and advanced analytics.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
That level of flexibility usually demands a network of motors and control systems.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
The numbers don’t do justice to the way the four power sources play together, however, delivering a seamless rush of force as the electric motors perfectly fill in the gaps in the engine’s power band, combining the immediacy of an EV with the emotionality of a high-revving V12.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
The boat's captain fired up the twin 200-horsepower motors and floated slowly into the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, then hit the throttle.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Shakey’s motors would then follow this route, using its camera, range-finder sensors, and bump detectors to monitor its progress toward the goal.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
That contributes to good road holding, while electric motors’ immediate torque handles powerful acceleration.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Raytheon, for instance, is integrating Shield AI’s software into loitering munitions and working with Anduril on rocket motors.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
For 2026, all RAV4s get hybrid power, adding electric motors to their internal combustion engines.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Chief Executive Officer Justin Carmody said TechRoll represents the next era for drum motors, which combine precision engineering and advanced analytics.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motors
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While European fashion capitals convert runway weeks into measurable economic engines—hotels booked, restaurants thriving, city tours sold out—Lagos stages brilliance, then sends everyone home.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ferrari is equally known for cars with engines ahead of and behind the driver.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Then, at the next vehicle entrance, the city is proposing a tunnel so bike traffic can move without interacting with cars.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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As technologies improve, conductive systems now achieve anywhere around 85-95% efficiency for both cars and trucks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Its greatest — and most realistic — role is as a legal safety net for when the world inevitably speeds past that limit.—
Sophie Yeo,
The Dial,
4 Nov. 2025
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So, Don handles the electric clippers in the backseat while Teddy speeds away from the crime scene.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Can Green Bay finish drives with touchdowns without Kraft, who has hauled in six of Love's 13 TD passes this year?—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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If search reliability drives a beat, update evergreen explainers and refine the internal links that help readers stay oriented.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Either can cause buildup in both machines and on clothes.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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The items include bed frames, bedding, pillows, white-noise machines, area rugs, desk chairs, TVs and TV mounts.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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With personal automobiles not yet common, Anderson’s invention targeted the plight of streetcar operators in bad weather.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Youngkin’s comments come after Democrats swept last night’s statewide and House of Delegates races in Virginia.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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Detroit City Council races Along with a heated mayor's race, there are two open districts seats and two at-large seats up for grabs on the Detroit City Council.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Guests staying at the Beach Club have indulgent perks like a complimentary 15-minute ride on the adorable Sorbetto Fiat boat that tools around Lake Boca.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Many employees may not be aware of the dangers associated with feeding GenAI tools sensitive data.—
Camellia Chan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Motors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motors. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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