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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
Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The Spectre is Rolls-Royce’s first all-electric vehicle, powered by two electric motors that make 577 horsepower and having a WLTP range of 329 miles.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
That electricity then drives electric motors to power propellers, with water vapor as the only emission.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Of course, that pricing is relative, and while the base AX price is right around 50% lower than the $1,595+ MX-A, the 6- to 30-hp outboard and the smaller boat powered by it, will also be well less expensive than the motors and vessels on which the MX-A finds use.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Efficient, high-torque electric motors can be repurposed for precise navigation and dexterity for military strikes.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The expansion, which is expected to support growth over the next five years, will expand production and capacity at the facility's test lab and also add a new demonstration room for its large-scale motors.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2025
That tablet houses most of the Gym Monster 2’s electronics, while the base holds the power supply and magnetic motors.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
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Rivian's truck utilizes a staggering four electric motors to produce its power output, even for its large size.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The Spectre is Rolls-Royce’s first all-electric vehicle, powered by two electric motors that make 577 horsepower and having a WLTP range of 329 miles.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
That electricity then drives electric motors to power propellers, with water vapor as the only emission.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Of course, that pricing is relative, and while the base AX price is right around 50% lower than the $1,595+ MX-A, the 6- to 30-hp outboard and the smaller boat powered by it, will also be well less expensive than the motors and vessels on which the MX-A finds use.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Efficient, high-torque electric motors can be repurposed for precise navigation and dexterity for military strikes.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The expansion, which is expected to support growth over the next five years, will expand production and capacity at the facility's test lab and also add a new demonstration room for its large-scale motors.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2025
That tablet houses most of the Gym Monster 2’s electronics, while the base holds the power supply and magnetic motors.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motors
Noun
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Dams and water diversions became engines of patronage, enriching insiders, killing rivers and exacting a terrible cost from rural communities.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Black holes, billions of times more massive than the Sun, power blazing engines called active galactic nuclei.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Nickel Plate Express offers fall foliage train rides aboard historic 1950s-era train cars, while Flat Fork Creek Park is a great place to bike or hike amid the autumn leaves.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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DirectStorage speeds up game load times, making the most of modern hardware.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Castro used creative building methods and took advantage of special zoning and state laws, helping keep costs low and speeds up construction.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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That electricity then drives electric motors to power propellers, with water vapor as the only emission.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The program focuses on one-on-one coaching that gives clients a step-by-step plan to grow their brand and confidently share their story in a way that drives growth and trust.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some machines even shook in order to provide additional challenges to the player.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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As of Saturday afternoon, machines were keeping him alive.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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While the movie easily races from one scene to another at a break-neck pace, behind the scenes, the local production work was a massive undertaking, bringing together public officials from multiple city, county and federal agencies.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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RDREs use a detonation wave that races around a circular channel, which produces short, high-pressure bursts that drive up thrust and efficiency.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Chinese companies have leapfrogged to become worthy competitors in a slew of advanced manufacturing sectors, from machinery and equipment to electronics to automobiles, and China's homegrown competitors are now beginning to eat the lunch of German manufacturers.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Walt Grace Vintage, also in Wynwood, combines classic guitars with automobiles.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another banner flies high above Hard Rock Stadium Another home game, another banner.—
David Wilson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sprinting to the corners in transition as someone like Hart flies up the court with the basketball is one way to do that.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Motors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motors. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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