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

Much of the ground there has turned black with ash and many cars have been reduced to empty shells of twisted metal.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
That might include debris left behind or other damages like cars dented from scores of teens clambering over them while fleeing police.

— Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of cars

Noun

One of the taxes in Connecticut that has been decried by critics as a nuisance is the car tax, which is a property tax on the value of automobiles that can differ sharply from town to town.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
The salt can harm fish and other wildlife, and corrode bridges and automobiles.

— Nathaniel Warner, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

Definition of automobiles

Noun

In practice, that means finding improvements by rearranging machines, charting new workflows, and adding automation—not pushing workers to rush.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 July 2026
That kind of preparation could eventually help machines like this home robot designed to cook, clean and handle the clutter and surprises found in everyday homes.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of machines

Noun

Indeed, the Vienna rode quite well thanks to its larger wheels, fairly wide tires, and neutral geometry.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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

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