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
TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was on track to lead her party to a thumping victory in parliamentary elections, handing her a powerful mandate to deepen ties with the U.S. and rev up Japan’s economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
"When our backs are against the wall or we're going well, the crowd here really does rev you up and it helps because you are blowing," said Heyes.
From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025
There is, at all times, a prominent undercurrent of confidence that keeps “Caught Stealing” humming in neutral, ready to rev its engines and blast off again.
From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025
Inside the ferry’s underbelly, the cars rev their engines and roll forward.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
