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
Chinese car brands have made inroads over the past months in regions such as Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia.
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Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Knowles keeps the atmosphere leaden when the story surfaces in the present, in which Willy is 63, fraying with disappointment and banged up from several car crashes out on his long runs — events that his family is starting to fear aren’t accidents.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
The witness then saw her pacing by her car on her cellphone before driving off, returning later.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Knowles keeps the atmosphere leaden when the story surfaces in the present, in which Willy is 63, fraying with disappointment and banged up from several car crashes out on his long runs — events that his family is starting to fear aren’t accidents.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
The witness then saw her pacing by her car on her cellphone before driving off, returning later.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for car
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Tailwinds Tailwinds from smartphone and automobile production are also likely to boost Amkor’s sales, according to Melius Research, noting that semiconductor technology undergirds memory and camera capabilities in both cellphones and advanced driver-assistance systems.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Unlike with automobiles themselves, no status is conferred by splurging on gas.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2026
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The buses will run every 30 minutes on Saturday, April 25.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Those owning commercial vehicles, like trucks or buses, would see a $40 increase with their wheel tax.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Lynn Johnson stood before jurors in a Kansas City, Kansas, courtroom Tuesday afternoon and motioned to a metal device on wheels that was sitting in front of them.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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Retired salesman and Air Force veteran Bud Levell, 72, has spent most of his life repairing old radios, machines and anything with wires.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Shoppers praise the Serta pet bed for its durability, machine-washable cover and orthopedic memory foam.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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There’s a big contrast in the takeup of EVs in the US versus China, where EVs account for about half of auto sales.—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Revenue streams from credit cards and auto loans were up 5% and 24%, respectively.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Car.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/car. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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