as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
the auto gave people a level of mobility that they had never known before
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of auto
There's a useful crosshair feature too for FPS battles, and a DLP turbo feature for improved performance during gaming, at the expense of certain settings like auto correction and 3D features being disabled.
—
Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
For borrowers already enrolled in auto pay, the savings will be smaller.
—
Alia Wong,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Responding to the new inflation report, the White House pointed out that some expenses had dropped in May relative to the previous month: the price of new vehicles, prescription drugs and auto insurance, for example.
—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Not to mention this trend likely won’t have any positive impact on the cost of auto insurance here in the city.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for auto
Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
For borrowers already enrolled in auto pay, the savings will be smaller.
—
Alia Wong,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Responding to the new inflation report, the White House pointed out that some expenses had dropped in May relative to the previous month: the price of new vehicles, prescription drugs and auto insurance, for example.
—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Not to mention this trend likely won’t have any positive impact on the cost of auto insurance here in the city.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for auto
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auto
Noun
-
Other changes cover self-driving car citations, school cellphone bans, all-gender restrooms and standardized food date labels.
-
Its biggest change is the introduction of the BMW i3, a fully electric version of the car.
Noun
-
Matt Miller, the ESPN NFL Draft analyst who shared last month on social media that his left arm was amputated following an automobile accident in southern Missouri, reportedly is being investigated by the state attorney general.
-
This evolution has already occurred in sectors such as automobiles, batteries, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
Noun
-
Gonzalez said a summary of the incident did not indicate that any occupants, other than the driver, were on the bus at the time of the crash.
-
The company has also added stations to inspect class six and eight commercial trucks and buses along with new cameras for interior inspections for all vehicles.
Noun
-
In the suburbs and across major cities, the buzzing machines are everywhere.
-
Maybe dunking your head in a cotton candy machine, but it's been done.
Cite this Entry
“Auto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auto. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
