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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
Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The fund is meant to spur a wave of Japanese investment in key US industries and was a central pillar of the tariff deal, under which the US president agreed to set levies at 15% on Japanese products and lower the duty for automobiles, a critical driver for Japan’s economy.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
As streetcars gave way to private automobiles, the government built interstates and white flight swelled the suburbs, our city infrastructure was refashioned to favor cars.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Since the ruling, the EPA has regulated emissions from automobiles and other vehicles and power plants.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Voluntary export restraints on Japanese automobiles in the 1980s gave Detroit a brief reprieve but accelerated its decline.
—Carol L. Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
In an era when roads were still rough and driving was still novel, electric automobiles seemed civilized.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
The state has viewed them as a boon that could reduce our dependence on automobiles and by extension help meet its climate goals.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Getty Images At Davos 2026, global leaders spoke about artificial intelligence the way their predecessors spoke about railroads, electricity, automobiles and the internet.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
His Chevy was one of three vintage American automobiles that US diplomats selected to be in the background for the flag raising ceremony at the US Embassy in Havana that marked the official restoration of ties between the two countries following decades of bitter animosity.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The fund is meant to spur a wave of Japanese investment in key US industries and was a central pillar of the tariff deal, under which the US president agreed to set levies at 15% on Japanese products and lower the duty for automobiles, a critical driver for Japan’s economy.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
As streetcars gave way to private automobiles, the government built interstates and white flight swelled the suburbs, our city infrastructure was refashioned to favor cars.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Since the ruling, the EPA has regulated emissions from automobiles and other vehicles and power plants.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Voluntary export restraints on Japanese automobiles in the 1980s gave Detroit a brief reprieve but accelerated its decline.
—Carol L. Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
In an era when roads were still rough and driving was still novel, electric automobiles seemed civilized.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
The state has viewed them as a boon that could reduce our dependence on automobiles and by extension help meet its climate goals.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Getty Images At Davos 2026, global leaders spoke about artificial intelligence the way their predecessors spoke about railroads, electricity, automobiles and the internet.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for automobiles
Noun
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Researchers have developed a new system that could help improve safety of driverless cars.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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China produced one-third of all cars worldwide last year, with more than 8 million of those exported to other markets around the globe, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Singleton said that preparation is rooted in a broader understanding of what actually drives trafficking around major sporting events.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The message drives a grieving John to Carolyn’s East Village apartment, where the pair share their first kiss — signaling the official beginning of their romance at the end of that third episode.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Nigerian city of more than 20 million people is renowned for its hustle and bustle, its restless energy and commercial drive — a place where honks from signature yellow passenger buses fill the air.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Electric machines are typically manufactured in centralized facilities using multiple fabrication steps and specialized equipment.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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This year, Big Sky also added LIDAR technology to some of its grooming machines, allowing trail maintenance technicians to maintain coverage more consistently and help prevent bald patches from forming.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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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 22 Feb. 2026.
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