rev
noun
a revolution (in an engine or the like).
revs
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pluralof rev.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Alternative producers should curtail supply to prevent a glut as the Gulf revs back up.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Styles’ submission to the beat on “Kiss All the Time” will be difficult to maintain as the pop-star machinery revs inevitably to life behind it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
On top of that, the electronics are not working properly, so the auto-blip on the gearbox, which revs the engine automatically to the right level on down change, doesn't work.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
It may sound like you’re ripping revs from gear to gear—HHHHM, HHHuuum, Hummmmm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
The Mustang shudders as Tony revs the engine.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
