Thesaurus results for AUTOS

autos

noun

plural of auto

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 Also exempted from the levies are some foods, autos, metals and pharmaceuticals. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 23 July 2026 Expect more vehicle review highlights, more opportunities to join the conversation and, of course, the top autos stories from across the country each week. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026 In the first half-year, China's fastest-growing export categories were semiconductors, rare earths, autos and ships, while laggards included toys, footwear, steel and furniture. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Chinese leaders have sought to boost consumer spending through various initiatives, including trade-in subsidies for autos and home appliances. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Chinese autos now account for almost 10% of the European market. — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 This reshoring obsession drove Washington’s refusal to exempt Mexican steel and aluminum exports from the 50% tariff that the administration imposed in mid-2025 and provide only a partial exemption on a 25% tariff on autos and auto parts. — Pamela K. Starr, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 Unrepaired autos can cause more cars to need repairs. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 28 June 2026 For Rohrman, whose family business made its name in the Chicago area with his late grandfather’s low–budget TV commercials, listing his autos on Amazon may be the sales pitch of the future. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for autos

Noun

Much of the ground there has turned black with ash and many cars have been reduced to empty shells of twisted metal.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
That might include debris left behind or other damages like cars dented from scores of teens clambering over them while fleeing police.

— Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of cars

Noun

One of the taxes in Connecticut that has been decried by critics as a nuisance is the car tax, which is a property tax on the value of automobiles that can differ sharply from town to town.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
The salt can harm fish and other wildlife, and corrode bridges and automobiles.

— Nathaniel Warner, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

Definition of automobiles

Noun

In practice, that means finding improvements by rearranging machines, charting new workflows, and adding automation—not pushing workers to rush.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 July 2026
That kind of preparation could eventually help machines like this home robot designed to cook, clean and handle the clutter and surprises found in everyday homes.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026