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Recent Examples of V-8
The Chargers don't have a V-8 under the hood.
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
At its heart sits a bespoke 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V-8 from Mercedes-AMG, but this is paired with three electric motors to deliver a staggering 1,064 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque.
—Jeremy White, Wired News, 17 Jan. 2026
It’s powered by a 4.4-liter M Twin Power Turbo V-8 and a plug-in hybrid 18.6 kW battery providing 25 miles of pure electric range and combining for 717 horsepower.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2026
Shifting plans Many of the new efforts go against Stellantis’ previous plans to discontinue gas V-8 vehicles amid more stringent fuel economy regulations and penalties.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
At its heart sits a bespoke 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V-8 from Mercedes-AMG, but this is paired with three electric motors to deliver a staggering 1,064 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque.
—Jeremy White, Wired News, 17 Jan. 2026
It’s powered by a 4.4-liter M Twin Power Turbo V-8 and a plug-in hybrid 18.6 kW battery providing 25 miles of pure electric range and combining for 717 horsepower.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2026
Shifting plans Many of the new efforts go against Stellantis’ previous plans to discontinue gas V-8 vehicles amid more stringent fuel economy regulations and penalties.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for V-8
Noun
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The model was available as an elegant two-door sports saloon (slightly larger) or a more rakish two-door coupe.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Strain into a coupe, add a splash of soda water and garnish with lime wheel.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many Chinese companies, such as electric car makers, have accelerated global expansion plans as domestic growth has slowed.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Just a few days earlier, as part of a large-scale ICE operation in Minneapolis, an agent had fatally shot Renee Good, a thirty‑seven‑year‑old American citizen, in her car.—
Edwidge Danticat,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Getty Images At Davos 2026, global leaders spoke about artificial intelligence the way their predecessors spoke about railroads, electricity, automobiles and the internet.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Only two automobile companies are advertising during the game.—
Alex Sherman,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Guests receive complimentary round-trip limousine service, 24-hour butler support, personalized concierge assistance, and priority seating at the adjacent Nobu Restaurant.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Key elements of the mystery include a dead rabbit, a live frog, a pair of loafers, a rifle, a milk bottle, and a millionaire who comes to town in a chauffeured limousine.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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Crackdown on commercial motor vehicle drivers Bergstrom filed SB 1243, which would require Service Oklahoma to cancel driver’s licenses and identification cards for anyone not lawfully present in the country.—
Ari Fife,
The Frontier,
31 Jan. 2026
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Operating an uninsured motor vehicle.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And the possibility of more direct-to-consumer sales of new electric vehicle brands further threatens to disrupt a national auto dealer network that’s been in place for decades.—
Summer Ballentine,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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That may have contributed to reductions in both auto thefts and burglaries.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The 20-year-old California woman driving the sedan was seriously injured, authorities said.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The early investigation shows a semitruck driven by a 25-year-old man crossed into oncoming traffic and hit a Toyota sedan head-on, killing a passenger and seriously injuring the female driver, Alvarado said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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South Korean singer and actress Yein, a member of the K-pop group Lovelyz, made her solo comeback in November 2025 with her mini-album, Room.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Strand Larsen has played little part in their mini-revival under Rob Edwards anyway.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“V-8.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/V-8. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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