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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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
The engine powers the electric motors rather than the vehicle itself.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Like every Greenline, the new 42 can be equipped with either a diesel propulsion system comprising twin 250hp Yanmar engines or a proprietary hybrid setup with 23kW electric motors between the diesel engine and the propeller.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
With their high torque, extreme efficiency, and zero emissions, electric motors seem like an attractive option for aircraft propulsion.
—David Szondy
march 07, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
Electric motors are generally preferable, given their ability to accelerate instantly and achieve higher speeds.
—James Dwyer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Those are the same hurdles faced when designing a foldable phone, so Honor repurposed the steel and titanium alloy used in the hinge of its Magic V6 when constructing the micro motors that make the arm move.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
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Electric motors convert electrical energy into motion, but the process is not perfectly efficient.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
The engine powers the electric motors rather than the vehicle itself.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Like every Greenline, the new 42 can be equipped with either a diesel propulsion system comprising twin 250hp Yanmar engines or a proprietary hybrid setup with 23kW electric motors between the diesel engine and the propeller.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
With their high torque, extreme efficiency, and zero emissions, electric motors seem like an attractive option for aircraft propulsion.
—David Szondy
march 07, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
Electric motors are generally preferable, given their ability to accelerate instantly and achieve higher speeds.
—James Dwyer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Those are the same hurdles faced when designing a foldable phone, so Honor repurposed the steel and titanium alloy used in the hinge of its Magic V6 when constructing the micro motors that make the arm move.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motors
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Technological leaps included the Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control, Pre-Safe braking systems, and infrared Night View Assist, all helpful, welcome features, as was the 26 percent boost in power in the various engines.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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The facility is currently powered by natural gas engines with the ability to switch to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).—
April Roach,Gaelle Legrand,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The sound of rushing cars fades into the gentle fluttering of pages in the wind.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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That’s prompted chipmakers to allocate more of their production to these higher-margin orders, leaving fewer memory chips available for things like consumer devices and cars.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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This prevents smells, reduces the risk of pests, and speeds up breakdown when burying the peels.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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That came as Xi’s purge of China’s military widened — including the removal of nine military officers from the congress last week — as China speeds up its goals of modernizing its army in the coming few years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The energy price shock that followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine four years ago is fresh in the minds of European policymakers as the conflict in Iran once again drives oil and gas prices higher.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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That curiosity still drives him today.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Achieving a true quantum advantage in chemistry will likely require breakthroughs in both hardware and algorithms before quantum computers can surpass classical machines on these fundamental molecular calculations.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Attempts by aldermen to ban video gambling machines from their wards were struck down by colleagues yesterday in a rare rebuke of the control council members have over vice and other issues in their neighborhoods.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Long-term, as reflected in Singapore’s wise priority setting, automobiles are yesterday; public transportation and walking are today and tomorrow.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Even automobiles, such as the streamlined Bugatti Coupe and Chrysler Airflow, could embody the Art Deco era.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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As Europe races toward energy independence, this facility could become a primary feeder for a pipeline network meant to power the continent’s heavy industry.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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That prompted the team to tab Myatt Snider, who races part-time in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Building on the buzz surrounding Ouai, Atkin founded Mane, a hair tools brand this time, in 2023.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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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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“Motors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motors. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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