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
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
The car itself is half from 1959 and half from 1958, with two versions of the car originally bolted together to create an automobile that, pre-restoration, had doors that wouldn’t open or close right and panel gaps.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 July 2025
Trump announced a trade deal with the European Union on Sunday, setting tariffs at 15 percent for European goods, including automobiles — lower than the 30 percent rate Trump had threatened to impose on the EU next month.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 28 July 2025
But shortly after Nelson gifted the property to the city, Rockhill Road began to see automobile traffic too.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
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Noun
According to the Connecticut Crash Data Repository, there have been six deaths in crashes involving bikes or e-bikes vs. an automobile to date this year.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
The car itself is half from 1959 and half from 1958, with two versions of the car originally bolted together to create an automobile that, pre-restoration, had doors that wouldn’t open or close right and panel gaps.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 July 2025
Trump announced a trade deal with the European Union on Sunday, setting tariffs at 15 percent for European goods, including automobiles — lower than the 30 percent rate Trump had threatened to impose on the EU next month.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 28 July 2025
But shortly after Nelson gifted the property to the city, Rockhill Road began to see automobile traffic too.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for automobile
Noun
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West Chester Nazarene Church offers paid parking for $20 per car, with walking access to the pedestrian entrance on the west side of the concert venue.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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As the start of school creeped closer, dozens of cars slowed to a crawl along the busy corridor, hazard lights flashing on as students piled out of cars before their parents zipped away.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The fire truck is believed to be the city's first ladder truck and is planned to be driven in the 2026 Heritage Days parade.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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CTOs now sit at the strategic heart of organizations, driving revenue growth, operational efficiency and competitive advantage.—
Mary Elizabeth Bradford,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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Research shows that eliminating diesel bus exhaust can improve reading scores by as much as 7%.—
Michele Drucker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Global Upstart Since revving up its international expansion in 2010, Triveni Turbine has motored its way to the No. 2 spot in the market for its products, trailing only megabrand Siemens Energy.—
Anu Raghunathan,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Anyone who wants to motor up on a boat or jetski, dock and enjoy a waterfront meal.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Gnat infestations at a Pei Wei in Arlington, moldy black beans at a Richland Hills Chuy’s and slimy mold in a soda machine at Burritos Krayzi’s #2 in Hurst are just a glimpse into what health inspectors reported last month.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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The machine was turning, and the momentum was unstoppable.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There’s another tech company tooling around San Diego.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Football is aware that Qatar has tooled sport to obscure the brutality of its human rights record and to market its fossil fuel investments.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Automobile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobile. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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