V-8

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Recent Examples of V-8 The engine is a period-correct Chevy small-block V-8 making in excess of 400 hp. Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 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
  • Indeed, the Spider shares most of its bodywork, componentry, and powertrain with the 849 coupe.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 July 2026
  • The low-key coupe plates give every meal the Michelin-star treatment.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Outside, the cops, led by a dry sinister officer in a long black leather coat, order him to get on the ground, face down; Sophia comes out of the house and is placed in the back of a car, staring at all this through the glass.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • The governor’s September 2020 order directed the state to require all new cars and passenger trucks sold in the state after 2035 be zero-emission vehicles.
    Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • The update removes cattle hides, skins and leather from the scope of regulation, along with re-treaded tires, soybeans for sowing, articles of vulcanized rubber, conveyor and transmission belts, and aircraft and automobile seats.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
  • The golfer has been involved in four incidents involving automobiles since 2009, causing personal and professional harm.
    Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 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
  • There were 407 traffic stops and 144 traffic services, which includes debris removal, assisting with disabled or hazardous motor vehicles, according to state police on Friday.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2026
  • Accidental deaths, including drug overdoses, motor vehicle crashes and falls, were the causes of more than 197,440 deaths that same year, records show.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • In 2024, the Detroit auto giant alleged the startup’s branding and Bronco lookalikes crossed into false advertising.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • Weighing 27 pounds with a sturdy roll-cage frame, onboard storage and an auto-shutoff pump to extend the life of the motor.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Aerial footage showed heavy damage to the suspect's vehicle, a dark gray sedan.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • In the video, the white sedan is seen driving in slow circles at an intersection before another vehicle drives up, blocking the white sedan and bringing it to a stop.
    Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Her race was seen as a mini-referendum on Gaza, as Allam campaigned against Foushee’s prior support from AIPAC.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

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“V-8.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/V-8. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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