as in automobile
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
every teenager's dream of getting a driver's license and a first car
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Recent Examples of car
May isn’t so sure Arch, who loves Cinnamon Toast Crunch, can work a toaster properly or knows his car needs to have its oil changed regularly.
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Grace Raynor, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
For making that appearance, Combs' manager said that Brooks gifted him the luxury car.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Surveillance footage from the area where the car was abandoned shows a man and a woman getting into a vehicle registered to Williams, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2025
West Chester Nazarene Church offers paid parking for $20 per car, with walking access to the pedestrian entrance on the west side of the concert venue.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
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Grace Raynor, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
For making that appearance, Combs' manager said that Brooks gifted him the luxury car.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Surveillance footage from the area where the car was abandoned shows a man and a woman getting into a vehicle registered to Williams, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2025
West Chester Nazarene Church offers paid parking for $20 per car, with walking access to the pedestrian entrance on the west side of the concert venue.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for car
Noun
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The Andersons were presented with a Rolex Perpetual 1908 engraved in their honor, highlighting the enduring connection between fine automobiles and fine timekeeping.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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To get there from the U.S. or Europe also requires a combination of planes, trains, and automobiles—in my case, a commuter train, four flights, multiple taxis, and a tender ride from outside London.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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Research shows that eliminating diesel bus exhaust can improve reading scores by as much as 7%.—
Michele Drucker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When machines provide automation, human attention wanders and capabilities decay.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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The brand says this model is its most durable sound machine.—
Medea Giordano,
Wired News,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Enable auto updates wherever possible to avoid missing critical patches. 7.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Read our State Farm Auto Insurance review Bundling auto and home insurance is a great way to save money.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Car.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/car. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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