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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Yet immigration agents now routinely wear masks, drive unmarked cars, and refuse to identify themselves.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The woman had diamond rings and other jewelry, as well as cash and keys to a car.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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Marino, a 5-foot-4 point guard, was the motor in a Gateway machine that churned out a school-record 26 victories this season.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Obviously, indoor reductions of water use will help too — shorter showers, no unnecessary flushes, running dishwashers and laundry machines at optimal water saving settings and fullness.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Auto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auto. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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