MOTORS Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of motor

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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motors

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verb

present tense third-person singular of motor

as in speeds

to proceed or move quickly effortlessly motored past the other runners for a first-place finish

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as in drives

to travel by a motorized vehicle motoring along the highway at the speed limit

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Recent Examples of motors

Noun

Multiple redundant cables, motors, power supplies and computer control systems all keep the buildings perfectly stable in even hurricane-force winds. — Andrew Ginter, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, the first stage can handle different solid rocket motors for pre-selected range, speed, and performance profiles, as well as different booster types and other modular components. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 But successful designs have been pursued more seriously only in recent years as electric motors and high-performance batteries have advanced. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Researchers also highlighted that critical materials such as copper and rare earth magnets are essential components in the electric motors that power transportation, manufacturing systems and energy infrastructure. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 Traditional cargo e-bikes are hulking, with heavy-duty frames, strong motors, and spacious racks to help riders transport everything from parcels to adult passengers. — Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Magnets, motors, chips, thermal sensors, battery cells and more still largely come from China, a dozen Ukrainian manufacturers said. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 If that isn’t enough to get collector’s motors running, perhaps a unique titanium Akrivia will do the trick. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 Electric motors forced factories to abandon rigid layouts for flexible, continuous-flow production. — Ming Lu, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for motors

Noun

These rocket engines dramatically improve acceleration, top speed, braking & cornering.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
In particular, fire officials drew heat for failing to pre-deploy engines to Pacific Palisades, despite forecasters warning of extreme fire weather conditions.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of engines

Noun

Associated Press reporters saw thick black smoke rising from cars, bicycles, other vehicles and trash bins on fire.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Tesla began taking $50,000 reservations—or $250,000 for one of 1,000 limited Founders Series cars—and targeted a 2020 launch.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of cars

Verb

For health care CFOs, the challenge is distinguishing between an AI tool that speeds up billing and one that helps patients get the right care in the right setting—potentially changing the economics of care itself.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
This speeds customs and ensures a smoother cross-border delivery experience.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of speeds

Verb

The ability for employees to find the best opportunities for themselves and for employers to find the best candidates for the job help to drive innovation, which drives productivity, which drives growth, Richardson has said.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Oscar drives her home and, paralyzed by the situation, leaves her unconscious at her family’s door.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of drives

Noun

In an age of intelligent machines, these may be our most essential skills.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
While Nvidia’s new laptops might look like regular Windows machines, the chips inside are Arm-based, instead of the traditional x64 architecture used by AMD and Intel.

— Tom Warren, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of machines

Noun

Ultimately, the goal is to build a battery that is lighter, less complex, and more compact, with higher charging capacity and performance, not just in labs but in automobiles on the road.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Motor racing career Dempsey developed an interest in automobiles beginning in childhood and entered competitive racing in the mid-2000s.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of automobiles

Verb

The high pressure air in the Great Basin races downhill to the coast.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
These days, the market is awash in retailers and consumer plays that are leaking market cap as every investment dollar races out into the AI trade.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026