V-8

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Recent Examples of V-8 The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680’s engine sees an increase of 53 hp and 89 ft lbs of torque compared to the last-generation V-8 powering the Maybach GLS 600. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 July 2026 It is powered by an electric motor and a 4-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine, delivering 812 horsepower and roughly 738 foot-pounds of torque, Lamborghini said. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 July 2026 That has changed of late, only to have those thirsty for big V-8 engines get bitten by scary-high gas prices. Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026 From the moment Jokic became an All-Star with his propensity for triple doubles, from the first time MacKinnon barreled down the ice like his skates were attached to a V-8, winning a championship seemed like a given. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for V-8
Recent Examples of Synonyms for V-8
Noun
  • The design may be physically attractive, and despite the sloping coupe rear, there’s plenty of passenger space.
    James Morris, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Indeed, the Spider shares most of its bodywork, componentry, and powertrain with the 849 coupe.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Barbara Rainey, a Cherry resident of 76 years, said a school bus hit her cousin’s car while trying to squeeze between vehicles parked on either side.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Powder emitted from an airbag deployment in Hampton’s car could have been an irritant to Hampton’s eyes, Brissette suggested.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • One of park officials’ most significant management challenges started when tourists began entering Yosemite by automobile.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Among the companies determining that future is Qualcomm, the semiconductor leader whose chips power many of the devices in our lives—from smartphones to automobiles.
    Sam Jacobs, Time, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • In early 2024, this writer first broke the story about Toyota announcing that the Century would evolve from a single flagship limousine into a standalone ultra-luxury marque and sit above Lexus as Toyota’s ultra-luxury brand.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The White House is an active construction site, with cement trucks going through the same gates typically used by the president’s armored limousine.
    Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Among children ages 5 through 14, drowning is second only to motor vehicle crashes of unintentional injury deaths.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Two of the citations are for operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • In the first half of 2026, retail auto sales fell 26% while auto exports were up 72% compared with last year, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
    Phil LeBeau,Meghan Reeder, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Korean auto workers are simply the first workforce to watch the chariot roll toward them with enough collective leverage to stand in the road.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Morgan agreed to step out of his sedan, stood in front of a patrol vehicle and allowed officers to pat him down, the recordings showed.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
  • The incident occurred on a highway in Orange County when a white pickup truck carrying the cargo collided with a gray sedan, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Santa Ana Area Office said Thursday.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • Expect similar pay-as-you-go pricing at other in-mall attractions, from mini-golf to VR experiences to indoor water parks.
    Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • This washable silk mini is nearly identical to McRae’s — with a V-neckline, spaghetti straps, and above-the-knee hem.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

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“V-8.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/V-8. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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