as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
browsed online for used automobiles for sale
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of automobile
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
Several more of China's biggest automobile manufacturers, notably Xpeng, will be initial participants in China's Low Altitude Economy (flying cars) initiative.
—Mike Hanlon
march 25, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
French automobile manufacturer Renault Group has announced plans to deploy 350 humanoid robots across its manufacturing facilities within the next 18 months in collaboration with robotics company Wandercraft.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Such ratings often carry vast influence, particularly in complex, high-profile industries such as health care and automobiles.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for automobile
Noun
The team was particularly interested in stillage’s possible integration into energy storing supercapacitor electrodes, which are used in everything from consumer electronics, to automobile braking systems, to utility grids.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
Several more of China's biggest automobile manufacturers, notably Xpeng, will be initial participants in China's Low Altitude Economy (flying cars) initiative.
—Mike Hanlon
march 25, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
French automobile manufacturer Renault Group has announced plans to deploy 350 humanoid robots across its manufacturing facilities within the next 18 months in collaboration with robotics company Wandercraft.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Such ratings often carry vast influence, particularly in complex, high-profile industries such as health care and automobiles.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for automobile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for automobile
Noun
-
Yet immigration agents now routinely wear masks, drive unmarked cars, and refuse to identify themselves.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
-
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
Verb
-
The decision to inaugurate the first urban Six Senses property in Rome was partially driven by the owner’s love of all things Italian and is part of a new drive to bring sanctuaries to bigger cities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
-
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
Verb
-
With water temperatures in the low 60’s and only four hours left to fish, Bennett and Shad motored over to a new spot on the west end of the lake where the water was shallower.—
Kubie Brown,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2026
-
Aberg was 5 under through his opening four holes and motored his way around the TPC Sawgrass with one amazing shot after another.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
Building on the buzz surrounding Ouai, Atkin founded Mane, a hair tools brand this time, in 2023.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
-
The pioneering program started with a fleet of black and white robots from Starship Technologies tooling around the campus at the University of Illinois Chicago.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Automobile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobile. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
