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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
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
Now, its most successful nameplates benefit from electric motors as well.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Energizing the electric motors on this one is a ternary NMC pack from CALB.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Yet while each of the aforementioned are digital displays, the three hands are crafted from anodized aluminum and are driven by three motors and intricate gearing.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
For that reason, many local opponents argue that if compressor stations are going to be expanded, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection should force Iroquois to utilize less-polluting technologies such as all-electric motors.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements are the new oil, essential for batteries, turbines, motors, and more.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Electric motors power much of the modern world—from household appliances to electric vehicles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
Now, its most successful nameplates benefit from electric motors as well.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Energizing the electric motors on this one is a ternary NMC pack from CALB.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Yet while each of the aforementioned are digital displays, the three hands are crafted from anodized aluminum and are driven by three motors and intricate gearing.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
For that reason, many local opponents argue that if compressor stations are going to be expanded, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection should force Iroquois to utilize less-polluting technologies such as all-electric motors.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements are the new oil, essential for batteries, turbines, motors, and more.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motors
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Hybrid ownership is a good middle ground between gas and EV ownership because drivers can still rely on gasoline and get more mileage out of their vehicle with electric motors that aid gas engines.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Nissan issued two recalls, affecting a total of 642,698 Rogue compact SUVs, because of separate problems with the vehicles' gears and engines that can cause a loss of power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Researchers have developed a new system that could help improve safety of driverless cars.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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China produced one-third of all cars worldwide last year, with more than 8 million of those exported to other markets around the globe, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Starting with cake mix is a clever shortcut that not only speeds up the baking progress, but yields a cookie with an extra supple texture.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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That speeds up the process and allows more patients to be seen in the same amount of time.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Singleton said that preparation is rooted in a broader understanding of what actually drives trafficking around major sporting events.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The message drives a grieving John to Carolyn’s East Village apartment, where the pair share their first kiss — signaling the official beginning of their romance at the end of that third episode.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Electric machines are typically manufactured in centralized facilities using multiple fabrication steps and specialized equipment.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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This year, Big Sky also added LIDAR technology to some of its grooming machines, allowing trail maintenance technicians to maintain coverage more consistently and help prevent bald patches from forming.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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His Chevy was one of three vintage American automobiles that US diplomats selected to be in the background for the flag raising ceremony at the US Embassy in Havana that marked the official restoration of ties between the two countries following decades of bitter animosity.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The fund is meant to spur a wave of Japanese investment in key US industries and was a central pillar of the tariff deal, under which the US president agreed to set levies at 15% on Japanese products and lower the duty for automobiles, a critical driver for Japan’s economy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bowe, who races in the women’s 500 meters on Sunday, has Olympic bronze medals in the team pursuit and the 1,000 meters and holds the world record in her signature distance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Supported 3 previous Democratic candidates races for HD-64.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 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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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 23 Feb. 2026.
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