as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
browsed online for used automobiles for sale
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Recent Examples of automobile
Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
The warm weather and vast sprawl, set against mountains and connected mainly by automobiles.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Modern cars may be technologically advanced compared to the automobiles of previous decades, but they are still made up of fragile parts that need regular operation and upkeep to perform optimally.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
These rodents can infest all aspects of a home, including the shed, garage, attic, or even lawnmowers, automobiles, and barbecue grills.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In the beginning of the 20th century, trailer homes emerged with automobile ownership and the growing popularity of travel.
—Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
The warm weather and vast sprawl, set against mountains and connected mainly by automobiles.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Modern cars may be technologically advanced compared to the automobiles of previous decades, but they are still made up of fragile parts that need regular operation and upkeep to perform optimally.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
These rodents can infest all aspects of a home, including the shed, garage, attic, or even lawnmowers, automobiles, and barbecue grills.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for automobile
Noun
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The agents swarming the car to detain Rodriguez knew a lot about her and her husband, Medina said.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and shield your head, or leave your vehicle and find shelter in a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yet, Whitman-Hanson had one final gasp, as Pierre drove to the basket.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Considering how loyal the Boyle Heights community is, look for lots of fans supporting the team in Sacramento and when that bus returns home.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The two men high-fived and then put the fish in the livewell before motoring back to the dock to call the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s ShareLunker program.—
Kubie Brown,
Outdoor Life,
4 Mar. 2026
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But just months into walking away from his writing métier, Winslow discovered, somewhat to his surprise, the same creative urgings that long served to motor his craft.—
Fred Schruers,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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Though each room also provides complimentary waters, plus coffee pods and a Nespresso machine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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To protect these fragile machines, developers are supposed to invest in expensive battery storage or grid backups, ultimately driving up production costs and stalling the transition to affordable green fuel.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Building on the buzz surrounding Ouai, Atkin founded Mane, a hair tools brand this time, in 2023.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The pioneering program started with a fleet of black and white robots from Starship Technologies tooling around the campus at the University of Illinois Chicago.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Automobile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobile. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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