This spacecraft is powered by ion thrusters.
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Thrusters
Synonyms for "thrusters" (10 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
Strong matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Related words (5)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accelerator, catalyst, directional thruster, driving force, engine.
- Sentence evidence is available for thrusters, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "thrusters".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "thrusters"
Keep "thrusters" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "thrusters" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "thrusters", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "thrusters" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
11 total sentences available.
SAFER is worn like a backpack. It uses small jet thrusters to let an astronaut move around in space.
Source: tatoeba (5322358)
If the moon landing was real, they ask, why didn't the lander scatter dust when it touched down? In reality, the lander was traveling horizontally much of the time and the thrusters that controlled its landing were not pointed down. Radiation from the sun also made the dust highly charged and it clung to the moon’s surface.
Source: tatoeba (8125280)
Engineers and ground controllers will conduct the first of three mid-course correction burns about 12 hours and 30 minutes after launch, firing Webb’s thrusters to maneuver the spacecraft on an optimal trajectory toward its destination in orbit about 1 million miles from Earth.
Source: tatoeba (10581027)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "thrusters"?
Closest matches include accelerator, catalyst, directional thruster, driving force, engine.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "thrusters"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.