Thesaurus results for AUTO

auto

noun

ˈȯ-(ˌ)tō

Definition of auto

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

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Recent Examples of auto Federal auto safety regulators in September opened an investigation into whether Tesla properly certified that the Cybercab complies with federal vehicle safety standards. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026 The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance regulates auto insurance, and its consumer resources explain coverage options and how to compare policies. — Reputio, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026 Police invite public to anti-theft VIN etching event The HCPD has announced a free vehicle identification number (VIN) etching event to help prevent auto thefts in the community. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 In July 2026, Bloomberg observed that the Cybertruck was selling worse than Ford's Edsel, until then an icon of auto-industry failure. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for auto

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On June 22, Sapov allegedly rented a car from DFW International Airport to drive to the victim’s apartment.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Pre-Columbian ruins are always near, reachable by boat, trek, and car, on excursions organized by the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

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Ninth graders Marley Handley, left, and Audrey Baca take a selfie while riding the bus to a Patriot High girls’ flag football game.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
The two adults on the bus, a male driver and a female aide, were taken to a local hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries, officials said.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

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On November 2, robot dogs – and other kinds of machines built for locomotion of some kind – took part in the very first World Robot Mount Taishan Climbing Competition in Tai'an, in China's Shandong province.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
The cold-testing program is intended to identify potential problems before the magnets are integrated into the machine, reducing risks during commissioning and future operation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

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