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Recent Examples of gas-guzzler
Debut: 1998 Seats: Seven Top Powertrain: 6.2-liter V-8 Power: 420 hp and 460 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 6.1 seconds
Top Speed: 112 mph
GMC brought back the most notorious gas-guzzler, the Hummer, as an EV at the start of the decade.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
Under the new law, however, automakers will no longer have any reason to buy the regulatory credits — marking a win for gas-guzzlers and a loss for EV makers.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
For those arriving in many of China’s major cities from countries dominated by gas-guzzlers, the quiet will be their first impression, said Li Shuo, director of the China climate hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration certainly recognizes this, having last week laid out a timeline for phasing out gas-guzzlers within the next eight years, so by 2032 most new cars in the U.S. will have to be zero-carbon (there’s still some scope for hybrids, which is contentious in itself).
—David Meyer, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024
Hybrid vehicles — a neat balance between a gas-guzzler and an EV — are all the rage.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024
The price increase is a result of the new seventh-generation pony car getting hit with a gas-guzzler tax, which applies to vehicles that don't meet federal fuel-economy standards.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 5 May 2023
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
Under the new law, however, automakers will no longer have any reason to buy the regulatory credits — marking a win for gas-guzzlers and a loss for EV makers.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
For those arriving in many of China’s major cities from countries dominated by gas-guzzlers, the quiet will be their first impression, said Li Shuo, director of the China climate hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration certainly recognizes this, having last week laid out a timeline for phasing out gas-guzzlers within the next eight years, so by 2032 most new cars in the U.S. will have to be zero-carbon (there’s still some scope for hybrids, which is contentious in itself).
—David Meyer, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024
Hybrid vehicles — a neat balance between a gas-guzzler and an EV — are all the rage.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024
The price increase is a result of the new seventh-generation pony car getting hit with a gas-guzzler tax, which applies to vehicles that don't meet federal fuel-economy standards.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 5 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas-guzzler
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The one bullet that subsequently struck him bounced off the doorframe of his limousine as he was being shoved in headfirst by the Secret Service.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Literally, Not OK with Alexis Waters podcast host also drank tequila in her bridal suite and limousine.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chicago police said a gray SUV pulled up alongside him and someone inside opened fire, hitting them both.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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After the collision, the safety system on Grossman’s Mercedes SUV disabled the vehicle, which came to a stop one-third of a mile down the road.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Primm Valley, Whiskey Pete’s and Buffalo Bill’s all hosted at one time the famed Bonnie and Clyde V-8 Ford riddled with more than 100 bullets in 1934.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Although that’s right on par with the Amalfi, Ferrari’s new V-8 grand tourer, the latest Porsche 911 Turbo S will still lay down the law at the stoplight drags.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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This sort of attention to dessert is otherwise increasingly rare; too many ambitious kitchens pour all their resources into their savory menus and then punt on the sweet courses, serving a scoop of gelato in a fancy coupe, or a slice of cake assembled off-site.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Additional structural reinforcement and rollover protection were required after removing the roof, although the company claims the weight increase compared with the coupe is minimal.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Sites that track Apple news currently post multiple times a month about Mac shortages, noting each time Apple removes a Mac mini model from its online store and religiously reporting on shipping estimates for the MacBook Neo.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Welcome to our Dolphins mini-camp live blog.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Main rivals for the Envista include popular subcompact SUVs like the Hyundai Kona and the classy Mazda CX-30.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a great little subcompact.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some of the most high-profile vehicles include the AMG GT, AMG G63 S E-Performance, AMG E53 E-Performance sedan and wagon, Maybach SL680, and the GLC63 E-Performance.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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At the entrance, fathers and daughters were met with a 1956 silver Chevy Bel Air 9 passenger wagon.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Some of the most high-profile vehicles include the AMG GT, AMG G63 S E-Performance, AMG E53 E-Performance sedan and wagon, Maybach SL680, and the GLC63 E-Performance.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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According to Oakland police, two officers pulled over a white sedan and spotted a gun in plain view inside the car.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gas-guzzler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas-guzzler. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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