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
Trees and tree limbs fell into or onto homes and cars from Cleveland to Pittsburgh.
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Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Hendrick Motorsports teammates Chase Elliott and William Byron finished second and third in Chevrolets; JGR drivers Christopher Bell and Ty Gibbs were fourth and fifth to give JGR three cars in the top-five.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Eppie’s enthusiasm for photographing cars is especially evident in his work.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
IndyCar may not be as glamorous as F1, but a rising tide apparently floats all open-wheel cars as well as boats.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 15, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
However, they can be checked as luggage (usually without baggage fees) for use in rental cars and taxis.
—Dr. Katherine Williamson, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
These vehicles are used to rescue people trapped in their cars or even homes that may have lost power.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The administration has said that these moves will translate into cheaper cars and lower electricity costs, but so far, no such consumer benefits have emerged.
—Fran Silverman, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
That’s prompted chipmakers to allocate more of their production to these higher-margin orders, leaving fewer memory chips available for things like consumer devices and cars.
—Nasteho Said, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Hendrick Motorsports teammates Chase Elliott and William Byron finished second and third in Chevrolets; JGR drivers Christopher Bell and Ty Gibbs were fourth and fifth to give JGR three cars in the top-five.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Eppie’s enthusiasm for photographing cars is especially evident in his work.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
IndyCar may not be as glamorous as F1, but a rising tide apparently floats all open-wheel cars as well as boats.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 15, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
However, they can be checked as luggage (usually without baggage fees) for use in rental cars and taxis.
—Dr. Katherine Williamson, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
These vehicles are used to rescue people trapped in their cars or even homes that may have lost power.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The administration has said that these moves will translate into cheaper cars and lower electricity costs, but so far, no such consumer benefits have emerged.
—Fran Silverman, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
That’s prompted chipmakers to allocate more of their production to these higher-margin orders, leaving fewer memory chips available for things like consumer devices and cars.
—Nasteho Said, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cars
Noun
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This will help keep Japan’s energy-intensive industries running, from automobiles to steel manufacturing and heavy machinery.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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This will help keep Japan’s energy-intensive industries running, from automobiles to steel manufacturing and heavy machinery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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The department also coordinates with Metro’s public transit system to reroute buses around the caravan and implement subway station closures, Sweeney adds.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
14 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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Researchers have developed a portable compression sleeve that could replace bulky post-cancer swelling therapy machines with a wearable system about the size of a smartphone.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 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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“Cars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cars. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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