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
The gasoline engine produces up to 99 horsepower and 93 lb-ft of torque, while the electric motor delivers 161 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
The single-motor S trim is rear-wheel-drive and offers 215 horsepower.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
Several drivers have voiced their disapproval of the car for being underpowered, which led NASCAR to announce a horsepower bump on the car in 2026.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Its diesel powertrain option makes 277 horsepower.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
The single-motor S trim is rear-wheel-drive and offers 215 horsepower.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
Several drivers have voiced their disapproval of the car for being underpowered, which led NASCAR to announce a horsepower bump on the car in 2026.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Its diesel powertrain option makes 277 horsepower.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsepower
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The last airstrikes in Kabul by a foreign power were in 2022 when the US killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, according to ACLED data, Pandya said.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Recovering and processing that gas, instead of wasting it, could ease Iraq's chronic power shortages.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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Mir has more than 25 years of capital markets experience in energy infrastructure.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Aalo Atomics is also hoping to build a data center on the same site, using the energy generated by its SMR to power its operations.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Why Charlotte the robot stands out This 3D printing construction robot stands out for its unique mix of speed, strength, versatility and affordability.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Two blockbuster trading debuts in India this week will showcase the country’s rising status as a fundraising hub, while testing the strength of its markets.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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My muscles, particularly my legs and feet, are prone to fatigue these days, especially since so much of NYC living and working is walking, so getting to cope with muscle strain in the pools was a treat.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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With this muscle, paired with active aero, the 3,737-pound (curb weight) Mercedes-AMG One set a production-car lap record at Germany’s famed Nürburgring-Nordschleife track in 2022.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsepower. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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