as in busses
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 return, the US has reduced tariffs on Japanese goods, including cars, to a baseline of 15%.
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Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
By that time, as described by witnesses and authorities, more than a dozen bystanders had exited their cars on foot toward the helicopter.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Explore an impressive collection of locomotives, including the iconic Norfolk & Western Class J 611 steam engine, alongside classic cars, maritime exhibits, and aviation displays.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Gourmet meals are served in two dining cars, where passengers can enjoy drinks, music and performances by local artists.
—Eleanor Flagler Hardy, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
That should be a very tempting target for bettors this week, because the 23XI Racing cars seemingly had the same speed as the JGR cars.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Well, Rolls-Royce’s Spectre is one of the few new cars left on sale that still qualifies under the classic definition.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
These metals are used in almost every electronic device, from smartphones and cars, to ballistic missiles.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
By that time, as described by witnesses and authorities, more than a dozen bystanders had exited their cars on foot toward the helicopter.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Explore an impressive collection of locomotives, including the iconic Norfolk & Western Class J 611 steam engine, alongside classic cars, maritime exhibits, and aviation displays.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Gourmet meals are served in two dining cars, where passengers can enjoy drinks, music and performances by local artists.
—Eleanor Flagler Hardy, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
That should be a very tempting target for bettors this week, because the 23XI Racing cars seemingly had the same speed as the JGR cars.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Well, Rolls-Royce’s Spectre is one of the few new cars left on sale that still qualifies under the classic definition.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
These metals are used in almost every electronic device, from smartphones and cars, to ballistic missiles.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cars
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According to the Times of India, both sides are seeking to narrow trade gaps, with the EU looking for lower tariffs on automobiles, medical devices, wine and spirits and agricultural goods.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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China controls about 70% of the global supply of rare earths minerals, which are critical for high-tech industries, including automobiles, defense and semiconductors.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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And even transit advocates — people who definitely love buses and want more people to ride them — are divided on whether making buses free is the best way to do it.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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Following the lead of other schools, UC San Diego has created an undergraduate degree program in artificial intelligence, a rapidly developing field that could affect everything from drug discovery to the operation of driverless buses.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Big Ten and the SEC can spin their wheels in figuring out how much by which to expand the Playoff.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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One hundred years ago, IBM got its start in Spain setting up tabulating machines for the country’s national telephone and telegraph company—peak technology at the time that was key in connecting people and enterprises.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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These devices promise to revolutionize computing by solving problems far beyond the reach of classical machines.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Cars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cars. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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