Thesaurus results for CHASSIS

chassis

noun

Definition of chassis

as in network

the basic support upon which the main parts of an automobile are built

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Recent Examples of chassis This will be the fourth car in the history of FE, a championship in which manufacturers build their own electric powertrains that sit inside a spec chassis. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 John Nurse used hula hoops, spray insulation foam, and the chassis of a 1979 Honda Odyssey ATV to build a dragon based on his 10-year-old's direction. — Deena Prichep, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 The students used carbon-fiber composite materials for the chassis and body. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 For those chasing ultimate performance, a lightweight package adds suspension arms and knuckles that are machined from solid aluminum, along with titanium chassis bolts, saving a total of 37 pounds. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chassis

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The bank expects power networks to account for roughly one-third of group profits by 2029, up from 23% in 2025, which would help cut capital costs.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Spotify acquired The Ringer — a sports and pop culture website and podcast network — in 2020 for more than $200 million, according to reports.

— Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of network

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Now, in this new study, the international team examined the curious fossil under cross-polarized light, allowing more of its structure to be visible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Ukrainian Drones Are Pushing Back Russian Artillery Russian force structure has historically reflected this emphasis on firepower.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of structure

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Audiences embraced the films for their creeping realism and slow-building scares, which transformed ordinary bedrooms, hallways and home security cameras into places where something terrifying might be lurking just outside the frame.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
After Blake’s original frame home burned around 1860, his son Robert built the current stone residence.

— Joe Marusak August 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of frame

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Wooden dividers with an open-lattice pattern separate the primary suite’s sitting area and bedroom, both with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open onto a large private terrace.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Its buttery, flaky crust is finished with a traditional lattice design, allowing the bright cherry filling to peek through.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of lattice

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The various configurations allow the property to accommodate a range of needs, budgets, and even levels of privacy, making the experience that much more customizable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Backed by funding from the US Department of Energy through the ARPA-E VISION OPEN program, engineers are now developing multi-stage configurations of the system.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of configuration

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The agreement addresses the architecture that determines how the product operates.

— Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of architecture

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By debt, Arora means that roughly $1 trillion of infrastructure is still out there from the pre-generative AI era and not ready for what's coming.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Still, his unwillingness to spend on the margins — in player development, infrastructure, or even to have his radio team travel with the club — left cracks that have only grown bigger over time as the Angels’ playoff drought has gotten longer.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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