HORSELESS CARRIAGES Synonyms: 59 Similar Words

horseless carriages

noun

plural of horseless carriage

as in cars

a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels with the coming of the horseless carriage, distances between places were greatly reduced and the national landscape was transformed

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Recent Examples of horseless carriages Now, these humble horseless carriages are nothing new. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026

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Noun

The tour is accomplished with a van and several private cars to transport the dancers and a couple of technical staff.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
In advance of the event, several blocks around Penn Station had been blocked off to cars and pedestrians.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 11 July 2026

Definition of cars

Noun

Some build it for others, like K2 Space, which designs unusually large, low-cost satellite buses sized for the heavy lift Starship is meant to unlock.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Definition of buses

Noun

The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
This evolution has already occurred in sectors such as automobiles, batteries, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.

— Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of automobiles

Noun

The packaging company Packsize has announced an agreement to buy the packaging business of Panotec, an Italian company known for making custom boxing machines.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain administrative control of Windows 10 and Windows 11 machines, even when real-time protection has been disabled.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

Definition of machines

Noun

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, 15 July 2026
At Montage Big Sky, a 139-room wood-and-stone main structure dispenses with antler chandeliers and wagon wheels in favor of easygoing American gentility.

— Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

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