as in automobile
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
every teenager's dream of getting a driver's license and a first car
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Recent Examples of car
Among the suitors vying for her affection were Brad Ledford, who was the driver in the car accident that paralyzed former congressman Madison Cawthorn; Another, Clayton Johnson, was formerly engaged to Lana Del Rey.
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Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Overseas shipments of electric cars and plug-in gas-electric hybrids in the first two months of this year — before the war began — had already more than doubled from a year ago, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Developing 478 hp at 7,000 rpm, the F40 also features twin turbocharging, the first implementation of that emerging technology for a Ferrari road car.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Now is the time for a young (or not so young) car lover to fantasize about driving a convertible.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Overseas shipments of electric cars and plug-in gas-electric hybrids in the first two months of this year — before the war began — had already more than doubled from a year ago, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Developing 478 hp at 7,000 rpm, the F40 also features twin turbocharging, the first implementation of that emerging technology for a Ferrari road car.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Now is the time for a young (or not so young) car lover to fantasize about driving a convertible.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for car
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Humanoid robots are expected to be introduced first in manufacturing industries such as automobile factories and in logistics, where many tasks are simple and repetitive.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The animal, discovered among a shipment of automobiles, is now being cared for at the Bronx Zoo.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Following his conviction, Kimble and a handful of others walked outside the brick building to be loaded on a bus bound for Menard Correctional Center.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Riding on 21-inch alloy wheels, our Lexus RX350h F-Sport tester had exterior pizzazz and looked great with its recent redesign.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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Other upgrades include a unique finish on the carbon-fiber frame similar to that found on the automaker’s vehicles, a carbon chainring with titanium teeth, a Selle Italia saddle, and ultra-lightweight Hyper 62 wheels wrapped in custom Continental tires.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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Only 1,000 sold, and he was tasked with creating a game compatible with the unsold machines.—
Alexander Kaplan,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Using not only acoustic drums but tape machines, samplers, found objects, and surfaces lined with odd materials, Williams becomes a mosaicist of sound.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the screen uses auto-smoothing flex glass, which is resistant to deformation and better able to recover its original shape.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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In stock markets, Asia-Pacific equities rose Tuesday as auto and tech stocks gained after Nvidia announced robust revenue forecast for its key chips, and partnerships with carmakers from the region.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Car.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/car. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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