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
Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.
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Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Nickel Plate Express offers fall foliage train rides aboard historic 1950s-era train cars, while Flat Fork Creek Park is a great place to bike or hike amid the autumn leaves.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Whitmarsh’s company provides vehicle fleet services – selling and leasing cars, managing company fleets and facilitating rentals.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
His swerving, passing cars, and reckless operation caused the series of crash events.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The following watches, all calibrated for hyper-accurate timing, are linked to specific cars or types of cars, with matching aesthetics, materials, and/or values.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Max Verstappen set the early time to beat on hard tyres before Hamilton briefly went quickest as the track started to evolve and rubber started getting put down by the cars.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Strikes also hit a state medical facility, warehouses, private homes, cars and a children’s educational center, officials said.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
The meandering layout of Milan predates cars, so expect to get your steps in on the narrow and winding roads.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Nickel Plate Express offers fall foliage train rides aboard historic 1950s-era train cars, while Flat Fork Creek Park is a great place to bike or hike amid the autumn leaves.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Whitmarsh’s company provides vehicle fleet services – selling and leasing cars, managing company fleets and facilitating rentals.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
His swerving, passing cars, and reckless operation caused the series of crash events.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The following watches, all calibrated for hyper-accurate timing, are linked to specific cars or types of cars, with matching aesthetics, materials, and/or values.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Max Verstappen set the early time to beat on hard tyres before Hamilton briefly went quickest as the track started to evolve and rubber started getting put down by the cars.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Strikes also hit a state medical facility, warehouses, private homes, cars and a children’s educational center, officials said.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
The meandering layout of Milan predates cars, so expect to get your steps in on the narrow and winding roads.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cars
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Chinese companies have leapfrogged to become worthy competitors in a slew of advanced manufacturing sectors, from machinery and equipment to electronics to automobiles, and China's homegrown competitors are now beginning to eat the lunch of German manufacturers.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Walt Grace Vintage, also in Wynwood, combines classic guitars with automobiles.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 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,
5 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to the Federal Trade Commission, Bitcoin ATMs are machines that look like a traditional ATM and are often found at convenience stores, gas stations and other high-traffic areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Maker The Nespresso VertuoPlus is one of our favorite pod machines, but the Vertuo Next is almost identical.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Cars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cars. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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