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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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2
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 Synonyms for motors
Noun
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The meeting also sought to address concerns that have emerged over the 2026 engines, particularly over the possibility of big variations in power unit performance impacting the competitive picture and on-track spectacle.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Ford has a strategic partnership with Red Bull to build engines under the new regulations from 2026 until at least 2030.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The company began moving its cars back to the district in January and plans to bring more to the city in the coming weeks.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Johnson immediately lets out an expletive and quickly drives past the animal.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
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So, what's so special about these little beauties, enough that protecting their honor drives a young video game journalist to kill his friend as retribution for crimes committed against their tiny artificially intelligent souls?—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In one corner, a 3-D printer buzzes away, fashioning replacement parts for damaged drones.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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This particular annual crossroad buzzes with the hum of transformative change, driven by technology, shifting demographics, and evolving global dynamics, presenting both challenges and opportunities.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
15 Dec. 2024
Verb
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If no one new has joined, the group jumps straight to the final part of the club, which is a group prayer.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, Mees opens the door for the yowling Crush, who quickly paws inside and jumps up on a side table next to Cora's crib.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Motors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motors. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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