rev
Example Sentences
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That means the engines have to rev high in the corners, so drivers are using lower gears.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
The "Avatar" films "connect everywhere around the world," Gross said, adding that the 20th Century movie -- like its predecessors -- would likely rev up on "outstanding word-of-mouth."
From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025
By all means, raise money, rev up turnout and recruit top candidates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
If you have a chance to do so, you will rev up the machinery needed to build an atomic bomb as quickly as possible.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2025
He waited till I had stumbled to the front door, and then I heard his engine quietly rev.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
