as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
the auto gave people a level of mobility that they had never known before
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Recent Examples of auto
Most major banks now auto-categorize purchases.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The awards come as SUVs make up 35 of the 45 winners for the group's Top Safety Pick+ designation this year, and 12 of its 18 Top Safety Pick winners, in the latest sign of the United States auto market shift to larger vehicles.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Since California was the nation’s largest auto market, companies had strong economic incentives to change their models to meet the state’s standards.
—Ann E. Carlson, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Data shows battery, homicide, arson and auto thefts fluctuating most frequently.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The awards come as SUVs make up 35 of the 45 winners for the group's Top Safety Pick+ designation this year, and 12 of its 18 Top Safety Pick winners, in the latest sign of the United States auto market shift to larger vehicles.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Since California was the nation’s largest auto market, companies had strong economic incentives to change their models to meet the state’s standards.
—Ann E. Carlson, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Data shows battery, homicide, arson and auto thefts fluctuating most frequently.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auto
Noun
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Alaniz Pineda got out of the car and fired two shots at Canoy’s vehicle.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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From certain angles the car almost resembles a futuristic endurance racer rather than a commuter appliance.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This quote is typically associated with marketing for ultra high end bespoke automobiles that emphasize similarly unmatched craftsmanship of watches and cars.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Relatedly, automobiles are more fuel-efficient, so motorists don't have to fill up as frequently, ClearBridge Investments analyst Josh Jamner points out.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For a more active approach to wellbeing, the second-floor gym offers treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight-training equipment, and hosts yoga and pilates sessions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The two-tone speed machine utilized a lot of pre-existing hardware but did feature an all-new chassis and composite bodywork, made from a mixture of carbon fiber and Kevlar.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Auto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auto. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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