as in cars
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
browsed online for used automobiles for sale
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Recent Examples of automobiles
James Raia, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
The Petersen Automotive Museum is a celebration of all things to do with automobiles and their long, colorful history.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Shipments to Asia, Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East continued to expand, supported by competitive industrial output in automobiles, chemicals, solar panels, machinery, and steel.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
While some installments tackled the basics like cooking supplies, automobiles, and food, others threw curveballs such as dissecting the inner workings of 3-D commercial signs, false teeth, cuckoo clocks, and more.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
The rates apply to fully electric and hybrid automobiles, as well as gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Alongside industrial reforms, regulators have also rolled out a new set of 115 national standards focused on sectors most directly connected to everyday consumer demand, ranging from automobiles and home appliances to home furnishings and emerging consumer products.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
Some drive cars with manual transmissions while surrounded by automobiles increasingly able to drive themselves.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
These were very large, vintage automobiles.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Noun
Like other iconic car producers, Maybach shifted from making specialty engines to building automobiles.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
The Petersen Automotive Museum is a celebration of all things to do with automobiles and their long, colorful history.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Shipments to Asia, Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East continued to expand, supported by competitive industrial output in automobiles, chemicals, solar panels, machinery, and steel.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
While some installments tackled the basics like cooking supplies, automobiles, and food, others threw curveballs such as dissecting the inner workings of 3-D commercial signs, false teeth, cuckoo clocks, and more.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
The rates apply to fully electric and hybrid automobiles, as well as gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Alongside industrial reforms, regulators have also rolled out a new set of 115 national standards focused on sectors most directly connected to everyday consumer demand, ranging from automobiles and home appliances to home furnishings and emerging consumer products.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
Some drive cars with manual transmissions while surrounded by automobiles increasingly able to drive themselves.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
These were very large, vintage automobiles.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for automobiles
Noun
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Then, at the next vehicle entrance, the city is proposing a tunnel so bike traffic can move without interacting with cars.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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As technologies improve, conductive systems now achieve anywhere around 85-95% efficiency for both cars and trucks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When the temperature drops below 32 degrees and a glowing snowflake on the dashboard warns of icy roads, my car practically drives itself to Lighthouse Tofu in Annandale.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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Those near misses helped extend Ole Miss drives at times.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Either can cause buildup in both machines and on clothes.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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The items include bed frames, bedding, pillows, white-noise machines, area rugs, desk chairs, TVs and TV mounts.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Guests staying at the Beach Club have indulgent perks like a complimentary 15-minute ride on the adorable Sorbetto Fiat boat that tools around Lake Boca.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Many employees may not be aware of the dangers associated with feeding GenAI tools sensitive data.—
Camellia Chan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Automobiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobiles. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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