as in automobiles
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 cars
In recent years, cities have been living through short storms that turn subway stations into lakes, streets into rivers, cars into boats.
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Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The new cars will be phased in during 2026, replacing 1980s-era railcars.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
David Wallack, who owns Mango’s Tropical Cafe, noted that cars were routed onto Ocean Drive through a single entry point and only afforded a single exit point, limiting access for rideshares and valets.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Separately, the transportation fraud scheme — first reported by The Denver Post in 2023 — cost about $25 million, counting both state and federal money, as fraudulent providers were packing cars with patients for unnecessarily long trips.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Residential areas were hit, and houses, cars and utility networks were damaged in the attack.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
In Colombia’s capital city, every Sunday, a million people bike, walk, run and roll on 75 miles of streets temporarily closed to cars.
—Gia Biagi, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Could a straighter road make cars go faster?
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The air resistance against cars, Waiters said, is so high at speeds above 55 mph that vehicles have to burn more fuel to cut through it.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The new cars will be phased in during 2026, replacing 1980s-era railcars.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
David Wallack, who owns Mango’s Tropical Cafe, noted that cars were routed onto Ocean Drive through a single entry point and only afforded a single exit point, limiting access for rideshares and valets.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Separately, the transportation fraud scheme — first reported by The Denver Post in 2023 — cost about $25 million, counting both state and federal money, as fraudulent providers were packing cars with patients for unnecessarily long trips.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Residential areas were hit, and houses, cars and utility networks were damaged in the attack.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
In Colombia’s capital city, every Sunday, a million people bike, walk, run and roll on 75 miles of streets temporarily closed to cars.
—Gia Biagi, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Could a straighter road make cars go faster?
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The air resistance against cars, Waiters said, is so high at speeds above 55 mph that vehicles have to burn more fuel to cut through it.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cars
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Buses, trains and automobiles His various modes of transportation along the way have ranged from buses, trains, vans, hitchhiking, horses, motorbikes, slow boats, sea barges, bicycles and even a poultry truck.—
Salma Arafa,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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With food, cocktails, an exclusive preview of Concours collector automobiles, entertainment and a live auction.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Diridon Station is now a hub for VTA’s buses and light-rail trains, Caltrain and Amtrak — and one day it may be announced as a stop for BART and high-speed rail.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Especially with everyone thinking black paint and black wheels and all black everything makes for a badass vehicle.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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However, two different groups of researchers have just announced advances that notably reduce the gap between theoretical estimates and real machines.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Existing California law does require the election official of any county or city using a voting system to inspect the machines or devices at least once every two years.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Cars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cars. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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