as in machines
a device that changes energy into mechanical motion
a car with a 200-horsepower engine
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of engines
As a kid, Ryan was an early riser, obsessed with model airplanes and trucks and engines.
—
Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
Remember that collaborations are engines for value creation.
—Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
However, the programs to develop the space shuttle’s main engines and its thermal protective tiles remained far behind schedule.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Kraft recounted fiscal problems plaguing the space shuttle program in 1977 and 1978 that delayed development of the space shuttle’s main engines, thermal protection system, and other flight critical elements.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
While the two may share platforms and a (very similar appearing) boxy exterior, engines, transmissions, suspension, interiors, appointments, and driving dynamics are unique.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
After three days at sea, the group of about 70 migrants was transferred to smaller boats whose engines started to fail.
—Omar Faruk, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
After a long day of stops and starts that stretched well into the evening, and on what appeared to be the company's fifth attempt Friday, Blue Origin successfully ignited the seven main engines on its massive New Glenn rocket.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 28 Dec. 2024
My heartbeat pounded in my ears, drowning out the anticipatory purr of two ambulance engines idling nearby.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
Remember that collaborations are engines for value creation.
—Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
However, the programs to develop the space shuttle’s main engines and its thermal protective tiles remained far behind schedule.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Kraft recounted fiscal problems plaguing the space shuttle program in 1977 and 1978 that delayed development of the space shuttle’s main engines, thermal protection system, and other flight critical elements.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
While the two may share platforms and a (very similar appearing) boxy exterior, engines, transmissions, suspension, interiors, appointments, and driving dynamics are unique.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
After three days at sea, the group of about 70 migrants was transferred to smaller boats whose engines started to fail.
—Omar Faruk, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
After a long day of stops and starts that stretched well into the evening, and on what appeared to be the company's fifth attempt Friday, Blue Origin successfully ignited the seven main engines on its massive New Glenn rocket.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 28 Dec. 2024
My heartbeat pounded in my ears, drowning out the anticipatory purr of two ambulance engines idling nearby.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near engines
Cite this Entry
“Engines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engines. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share