engine

as in machine
a device that changes energy into mechanical motion a car with a 200-horsepower engine

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Recent Examples of engine Semiconductors, or chips, are the engines of our computers, phones, cars, internet services, and—increasingly—our artificial intelligence (AI) programs. Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024 The dual financial engines of password sharing and advertising are going to be key drivers for the now-profitable streaming operation, Johnston said. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024 Powering the 5-series all-wheel drive sedan was the potent and familiar 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission. Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024 Beneath the hood is a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine with 518 bhp and 460 lb-ft of torque. Trinity Francis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for engine 

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“Engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engine. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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