Turbines

Synonyms for "turbines" (10 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)

Strong matches (3)

Noun(3 words)
energy convertermachinepower

Related words (5)

Noun(5 words)
propelrotatespinwhirlwind energy converter

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: device, drive, energy converter, machine, power.
  • Sentence evidence is available for turbines, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from opengloss.

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 "turbines".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "turbines"

Keep "turbines" 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 "turbines" 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 "turbines", 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 "turbines" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

7 entries
deviceelectricity generatorenergy conversion devicemachineoperaterenewable energy devicerotate

More specific

12 entries
axial rotationgas turbinegenerator operationhorizontal axis wind turbinehydraulic turbineoffshore wind turbineonshore wind turbinepropulsion by turbineradial rotationsteam turbinevertical axis wind turbinewind turbine

Collocations

9 entries
gas turbineoffshore wind turbineonshore wind turbinesteam turbineturbine bladeturbine efficiencyturbine engineturbine rotorwind turbine

Inflections

2 entries

Derivations

5 entries
turbineturbine driventurbine poweredturbine-liketurbinery

Sample sentences

10 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Beyond his small fleet of ships anchored safely past the shallow mud flats, the captain could just make out a row of low hills in the offing, but even with binoculars he could not see beyond the horizon to the mighty offshore wind turbines which he had sailed by on his approach to the inlet.

Source: tatoeba (3567722)

In outer space there is no atmosphere so turbines and propellers cannot work there. This explains why a rocket works in space but a turbine engine or a propeller does not work.

Source: tatoeba (5325816)

Tens of wind turbines have recently been built.

Source: tatoeba (6128451)

The fucking imbecile was complaining about wind turbines destroying the scenery.

Source: tatoeba (6453848)

Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "turbines"?

Closest matches include device, drive, energy converter, machine, power.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "turbines"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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