as in cars
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
the auto gave people a level of mobility that they had never known before
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Recent Examples of autos
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
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—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The United States and European Union on Thursday released new details of their trade agreement, including tariff levels for consumer staples like pharmaceuticals and autos.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
It was also confirmed on Thursday that the EU’s autos sector will be subject to 15% tariffs.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Healthcare equipment and services, autos, and professional services also face major disruption and opportunity.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
If the tariff rates were the same, the two countries would be on equal footing and the market would determine which country’s autos sold the most.
—Mike Patton, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The Model 3 and Model Y Teslas were the first EVs to crack the list of the world's bestselling autos, a milestone in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from burning oil.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
That had, at least temporarily, given many industries, especially autos and agriculture, a major sigh of relief.
—David Goldman, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The United States and European Union on Thursday released new details of their trade agreement, including tariff levels for consumer staples like pharmaceuticals and autos.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
It was also confirmed on Thursday that the EU’s autos sector will be subject to 15% tariffs.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Healthcare equipment and services, autos, and professional services also face major disruption and opportunity.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
If the tariff rates were the same, the two countries would be on equal footing and the market would determine which country’s autos sold the most.
—Mike Patton, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The Model 3 and Model Y Teslas were the first EVs to crack the list of the world's bestselling autos, a milestone in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from burning oil.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
That had, at least temporarily, given many industries, especially autos and agriculture, a major sigh of relief.
—David Goldman, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autos
Noun
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Pick-up locations include Belleville (closest full-size fleets), Toronto Pearson International Airport, or Picton for compact cars.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Hendrick cars could struggle.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The tariffs issued on steel, aluminum and automobiles are unaffected by the ruling.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Travel assistance Attending college far from home means that students will take planes, trains or automobiles to return home for holidays and other special events.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Autos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autos. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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