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
Features such as infinite scroll and auto-play videos keep kids on the site, fostering addictive behavior that can lead to depression, anxiety and self-harm, the lawsuit claims.
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Reuters, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Police in Arvada arrested two juveniles and searched for a third juvenile early Monday morning in connection with an auto theft.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The famed auto designer—who cut his teeth at Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini as well as crafting F1 cars for De Tomaso—and his team of designers created a bonkers one-off single-seater during the pandemic shutdown in Italy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
There was a woman who lived in her car, fearing that an auto title lender would take it.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Reuters, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Police in Arvada arrested two juveniles and searched for a third juvenile early Monday morning in connection with an auto theft.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The famed auto designer—who cut his teeth at Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini as well as crafting F1 cars for De Tomaso—and his team of designers created a bonkers one-off single-seater during the pandemic shutdown in Italy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
There was a woman who lived in her car, fearing that an auto title lender would take it.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auto
Noun
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Yet immigration agents now routinely wear masks, drive unmarked cars, and refuse to identify themselves.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The woman had diamond rings and other jewelry, as well as cash and keys to a car.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My automobile is basically used for my immediate needs or possibly a social gathering such as lunch with friends.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Their country had already conquered global markets with electronics and automobiles.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Commercial bus service is available to Egypt.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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While there’s no hard border between the Republic and Northern Ireland—no passport checks on trains or buses—US and other non-UK travelers are required to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter Northern Ireland.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Marino, a 5-foot-4 point guard, was the motor in a Gateway machine that churned out a school-record 26 victories this season.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Obviously, indoor reductions of water use will help too — shorter showers, no unnecessary flushes, running dishwashers and laundry machines at optimal water saving settings and fullness.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Auto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auto. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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