HORSEPOWER Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

horsepower

noun

ˈhȯrs-ˌpau̇(-ə)r

Definition of horsepower

as in power

the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task that architectural firm probably doesn't have the creative horsepower to produce a truly innovative design

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Recent Examples of horsepower Modern iterations pack even more horsepower and can soar to higher speeds. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Gamers also get a native 165Hz refresh rate, VRR up to 288Hz, and plenty of horsepower for fast-moving action. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 In case there was any doubt, that’s more horsepower and torque than GM’s contemporaries at Ram or Ford. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026 Jeep's Grand Cherokee is the most powerful of the trio (293 horsepower). — Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horsepower

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The brokerage said South Korea could emerge as a key market for additional capacity in Asia, with operators that secure power, land and long-term customer contracts better positioned to expand.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
These arrangements form part of Google’s broader effort to secure power for its expanding data center infrastructure while reducing the carbon emissions associated with natural gas generation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of power

Noun

Fusion energy has long promised virtually limitless, low-carbon power by mimicking the physical reactions that fuel the Sun.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Zelenskyy said Ukraine's priorities for the talks were halting strikes on energy and critical infrastructure, unblocking Black Sea grain shipments and expanding prisoner exchanges.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of energy

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That was only possible due to the strength of Ossoff and Cooper, who both raised gobs of money and put away their opponents weeks ago.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
In Ossoff, Democrats were buoyed by a candidate who won respect at home even from some Republican officials for the strength of his constituent services.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

Hosts Atletico Madrid, too, suffered a huge blow recently, with central defender Cristian Romero ruled out due to a muscle strain.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
Chemically destroying the channel in adult mouse osteocytes accelerated signs of aging far beyond the skeleton, affecting the brain, liver, and muscles.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

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