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
Wheeler, former President and General Manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, was known for transforming NASCAR from just the horsepower and torque to showmanship and entertainment.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2026
The gasoline engine is used solely as a range extender and produces 154 horsepower.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
The Recon boasts a powerful 650-horsepower dual motor powertrain and boxy styling.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The ad says it was recently rebuilt with a rating of 450 horsepower.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2026
The gasoline engine is used solely as a range extender and produces 154 horsepower.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
The Recon boasts a powerful 650-horsepower dual motor powertrain and boxy styling.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The ad says it was recently rebuilt with a rating of 450 horsepower.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsepower
Noun
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The experience also reinforced Madsen’s belief in the power of social media.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mophie's power bank has the functionality of a wireless MagSafe connection, with the convenience of a stand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Russia struck Ukrainian energy assets in several regions of Ukraine on Thursday but there were no strikes on those facilities overnight, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The relative strength index, or RSI, is a technical indicator that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price moves.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The research relied on metrics covering loneliness, depressive symptoms, memory, and grip strength to gauge physical health.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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There are muscles behind your skin and face, and my mother did it her whole life.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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With osteomalacia and rickets, a person may experience throbbing bone discomfort and muscle weakness and pain.—
Mark Stibich,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsepower. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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