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a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
browsed online for used automobiles for sale
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Recent Examples of automobiles
Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
As of August, there have been 230,982 automobiles imported into the main hub at National City, compared to 192,242 at the same time in 2024.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Luxury automobiles have evolved into a form of modernity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Humanity has developed a lot of new technologies in the past 150 years—powered flight, automobiles, electric lights, radio, television, the telephone, motion pictures, and more.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
For now, South Korea is stuck with a 25% tariff on automobiles, putting automakers such as Hyundai and Kia at a disadvantage against Japanese and European competitors, which face 15%.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
The new trade pacts with Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam are set to unlock new investment and market opportunities, with practical impacts on sectors ranging from agriculture and energy to semiconductors and automobiles.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Greater collaboration between Nigerian and South African firms could strengthen capital-intensive industries such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and steel and attract more foreign direct investment in both countries.
—Amaka Anku, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
With personal automobiles not yet common, Anderson’s invention targeted the plight of streetcar operators in bad weather.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
As of August, there have been 230,982 automobiles imported into the main hub at National City, compared to 192,242 at the same time in 2024.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Luxury automobiles have evolved into a form of modernity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Humanity has developed a lot of new technologies in the past 150 years—powered flight, automobiles, electric lights, radio, television, the telephone, motion pictures, and more.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
For now, South Korea is stuck with a 25% tariff on automobiles, putting automakers such as Hyundai and Kia at a disadvantage against Japanese and European competitors, which face 15%.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
The new trade pacts with Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam are set to unlock new investment and market opportunities, with practical impacts on sectors ranging from agriculture and energy to semiconductors and automobiles.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Greater collaboration between Nigerian and South African firms could strengthen capital-intensive industries such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and steel and attract more foreign direct investment in both countries.
—Amaka Anku, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for automobiles
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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
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Can Green Bay finish drives with touchdowns without Kraft, who has hauled in six of Love's 13 TD passes this year?—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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If search reliability drives a beat, update evergreen explainers and refine the internal links that help readers stay oriented.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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,
7 Nov. 2025
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Daily direct transfer buses run from the airport, but must be booked in advance.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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
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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
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“Automobiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobiles. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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