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
In Utah, every R2 arrived in Launch Edition spec, which means 330 miles (531 km) of range despite dual motors and a beefy 656 horsepower (482 kW) and 609 lb-ft of torque (826 Nm).
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ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
The hybrid model lowers horsepower to 245, but adds low-end torque via the electric motors.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
The no-thrills, no-frills Corolla SE delivered 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque and can achieve 40+ miles per gallon on the highway.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
The 472-cubic-inch V-8 with 375 horsepower and 525 ft lbs of torque is mated to a three-speed automatic transmission.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
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ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
The hybrid model lowers horsepower to 245, but adds low-end torque via the electric motors.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
The no-thrills, no-frills Corolla SE delivered 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque and can achieve 40+ miles per gallon on the highway.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
The 472-cubic-inch V-8 with 375 horsepower and 525 ft lbs of torque is mated to a three-speed automatic transmission.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsepower
Noun
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The low-wing, single-engine turboprop plane was not able to make it to full power, according to officials with the Bates County Emergency Management Agency.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The sweeping changes will reflect Britain’s values, helping to protect children online while pushing back against the power of big technology companies, Starmer told a press conference.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Creative energy simmers beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to be expressed.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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These moves seek to address the brain drain of top technical talent following the invasion of Ukraine by playing to a traditional Russian strength—upskilling members of a population of some 140 million people, which has historically seen success in the mathematical sciences.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Nearly 30 years later, and some 52 years after the country’s first World Cup appearance in West Germany, Haiti’s players must summon that same strength.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Sprinting entails pushing off with your feet and abruptly activating your calf muscles.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Symptoms include muscle cramps, extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration.—
Dorany Pineda,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsepower. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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