Thesaurus results for CAR

car

noun

ˈkär

Definition of car

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 Bystander video filmed from a nearby car shows officers on the ground at an intersection, struggling with a man who is then pulled up to his feet. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 Berman, who lives in Yorkville, jumped in his car and raced toward the scene. — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026 Jimmy Eat World’s Adkins, Burch, drummer Zach Lind and guitarist Tom Linton earned recording money between tours by working construction, driving around car dealership customers and selling art supplies and auto parts. — Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 The homes will come with an attached two-car garage and other amenities, including a clubhouse on the property. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for car

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Noun

One of park officials’ most significant management challenges started when tourists began entering Yosemite by automobile.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Among the companies determining that future is Qualcomm, the semiconductor leader whose chips power many of the devices in our lives—from smartphones to automobiles.

— Sam Jacobs, Time, 21 July 2026

Definition of automobile

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Those policies include reducing the 40-hour week to a 32-hour week, increasing the minimum wage from $15 an hour to $30 an hour, instituting Medicare for All and the Green New Deal and providing free buses and free child care.

— Dave Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026
Around 30 people were injured in the crash between a civilian bus and an Interior Ministry bus on the desert highway, the SANA news agency cited a health ministry official as saying.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of bus

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Indeed, the Vienna rode quite well thanks to its larger wheels, fairly wide tires, and neutral geometry.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of wheels

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If not, the turnover issues could derail what has been an efficient offensive machine in Bloomington.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Lamborghini hasn’t said how much the 1-of-25 speed machine will cost, but something well north of the Revuelto’s $890,000 starting price seems likely.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

Definition of machine

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Even so, most visitors can get striking views of the swamp’s remarkable beauty and wildlife from boat routes, hiking paths, biking trails and auto tours in different parts of the swamp.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Your own auto policy is not likely to cover this potential expense.

— Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

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