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
Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
When automobiles arrived on the scene, the average American had a chance to hit the open road and see the country like never before.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
Unlike with automobiles themselves, no status is conferred by splurging on gas.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
Buses, trains and automobiles His various modes of transportation along the way have ranged from buses, trains, vans, hitchhiking, horses, motorbikes, slow boats, sea barges, bicycles and even a poultry truck.
—Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
With food, cocktails, an exclusive preview of Concours collector automobiles, entertainment and a live auction.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
This quote is typically associated with marketing for ultra high end bespoke automobiles that emphasize similarly unmatched craftsmanship of watches and cars.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Relatedly, automobiles are more fuel-efficient, so motorists don't have to fill up as frequently, ClearBridge Investments analyst Josh Jamner points out.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Such ratings often carry vast influence, particularly in complex, high-profile industries such as health care and automobiles.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Durant’s belief that America would one day require as many as 1 million automobiles per year fueled the extraordinary acquisition spate.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
When automobiles arrived on the scene, the average American had a chance to hit the open road and see the country like never before.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
Unlike with automobiles themselves, no status is conferred by splurging on gas.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
Buses, trains and automobiles His various modes of transportation along the way have ranged from buses, trains, vans, hitchhiking, horses, motorbikes, slow boats, sea barges, bicycles and even a poultry truck.
—Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
With food, cocktails, an exclusive preview of Concours collector automobiles, entertainment and a live auction.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
This quote is typically associated with marketing for ultra high end bespoke automobiles that emphasize similarly unmatched craftsmanship of watches and cars.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Relatedly, automobiles are more fuel-efficient, so motorists don't have to fill up as frequently, ClearBridge Investments analyst Josh Jamner points out.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Such ratings often carry vast influence, particularly in complex, high-profile industries such as health care and automobiles.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for automobiles
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Each year, the event attracts hundreds of attendees who come to admire a wide variety of custom and classic vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, trucks and bikes.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nobody needs Beijing to fabricate footage of American potholes, ER bills, or decaying Amtrak cars.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The trading push comes as the Middle East war disrupts commodity flows and drives up costs across global supply chains.—
Lee Ying Shan,Emily Tan,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Scientists know that dark energy is an all-pervasive something that drives the universe’s accelerating expansion.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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Local media reported gunfire as some Haitians forced the drivers of small colorful buses known as tap-taps to disembark their passengers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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Retired salesman and Air Force veteran Bud Levell, 72, has spent most of his life repairing old radios, machines and anything with wires.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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One of Fort Worth’s and Texas’ oldest restaurants now has one of the newest credit-card machines.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is also the chance that the AI tools misunderstood meanings or context, the researchers noted.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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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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“Automobiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobiles. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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