HORSEPOWER Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

horsepower

noun

ˈhȯrs-ˌpau̇(-ə)r

Definition of horsepower

as in power

the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task that architectural firm probably doesn't have the creative horsepower to produce a truly innovative design

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Recent Examples of horsepower Subaru's model produces more horsepower than the Corolla Cross Hybrid and Kia Niro. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 The higher the wattage and the horsepower, the more powerful the blender. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026 The PlayStation 5 Pro has increased horsepower, enabling it to play games at higher resolutions and with better frame rates. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026 But the best thing about this Cadillac may have had nothing to do with horsepower, screens or charging curves. — Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horsepower

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Noun

This time, the TPLF appears to have mobilized widely, bringing together former foes in its stated goal of removing Abiy from power in Addis Ababa, the federal capital.

— SAMUEL GETACHEW, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Traditional wireless systems present challenges for very small implants because their antennas and power requirements can increase device size.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of power

Noun

Last October, OpenAI announced plans to partner with a local company to build a data centre powered by clean energy costing up to $25 billion.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026
However, Bobrick says that if such effects were constructed at much smaller scales, the amount of energy required could be reduced as well, thereby making the process more feasible.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

The fitness center is top-notch, with heart rate monitoring and LCD screen treadmills, strength-training machines, free weights, and a Kinesis® exercise wall.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Populism, distilled from the witches’ brew of 1893, only attained its full strength closer to the end of the century.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

When a sensor detected movement in a rat’s front paw, another device was automatically activated to stimulate a hind-leg muscle, producing a contraction that mimicked part of the animal’s natural walking motion.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Tripe, raw chicken and live muscles were held below proper hot holding temperature.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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