as in stagecoach
a vehicle with two wheels that was pulled by horses and was raced and used in battle in ancient times
a chariot race
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Recent Examples of chariot
Phaethon, a reference to the Greek mythological figure who drove the Sun-god Helios' chariot, because its orbit brings it into close proximity to the Sun.
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Connor Greene, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
The small asteroid, which is little more than 3 miles in diameter, approaches so close to the sun that it was named for the son of the sun-god Helios, who in Greek mythology lost control of his father's chariot and set the Earth ablaze.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
These empires managed to encode their folkloric art into everyday realities through the curation of their imagery, a comic-strip like style, refined and easy to replicate, while heavily coded with elements partial to those empires’ realities, such as papyrus, chariots, and images of the afterlife.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
The inscription specifies a deadline — specifically, the first day of the month of Av — and mentions a chariot officer, according to experts.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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Connor Greene, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
The small asteroid, which is little more than 3 miles in diameter, approaches so close to the sun that it was named for the son of the sun-god Helios, who in Greek mythology lost control of his father's chariot and set the Earth ablaze.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
These empires managed to encode their folkloric art into everyday realities through the curation of their imagery, a comic-strip like style, refined and easy to replicate, while heavily coded with elements partial to those empires’ realities, such as papyrus, chariots, and images of the afterlife.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
The inscription specifies a deadline — specifically, the first day of the month of Av — and mentions a chariot officer, according to experts.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chariot
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Across the street from Austin’s Tesla dealership is one of the last remaining structures in Central Texas that once served as a stagecoach stop.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Jan. 2026
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About a five-minute drive from the renowned Tower Fall, this summer-only lodge lends itself to warm-weather activities like trail rides and stagecoach adventures.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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With top scorer and rebounder RJ Miller in a cast with a broken left foot and his team mourning the death of teammate Adein Lea’e’s father, Madison High School boys basketball coach Mike Stutz didn’t know what to expect Tuesday.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Tuffy’s performance just about shut down what Eagles (9-12-1) head coach Katie Crowley called maybe their most complete game of the year yet.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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In place of the rear bench stands the 91-L door fridge, an uncommon placement that looks quite convenient for grabbing a cold drink or sandwich from the driver's cab.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Jan. 2026
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Police said the suspect was believed to be driving a black, full-size pickup truck from the 1980s or 1990s with a single cab, short wheelbase and a clear rear window with no sliding panel.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Jan. 2026
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After kicking her career off on stage in the late 1960s, Taylor's onscreen career began around the same time with her first recurring role coming in 1975 on Beacon Hill and later on The Edge of Night.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The program is open to founders and early-stage companies in Charlotte, or those planning to establish themselves here.—
Chase Jordan
January 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Chariot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chariot. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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