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
The 2025 Nissan Versa SR uses a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine to produce 122 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Thanks to its Wide Open Watts mode, the SUV sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, delivering a staggering 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque through its dual-motor all-wheel-drive system.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Do note that a conversion kit for an A2 driving license, which is available in Europe and comes with a special APS throttle, can limit the power to 47 horsepower and 43.5 lb-ft (59 Nm).
—New Atlas, 17 May 2025
Under the hood is a 2.7-liter inline six-cylinder making 200 horsepower, which has upgraded pistons, camshafts, and a cylinder head.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Thanks to its Wide Open Watts mode, the SUV sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, delivering a staggering 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque through its dual-motor all-wheel-drive system.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Do note that a conversion kit for an A2 driving license, which is available in Europe and comes with a special APS throttle, can limit the power to 47 horsepower and 43.5 lb-ft (59 Nm).
—New Atlas, 17 May 2025
Under the hood is a 2.7-liter inline six-cylinder making 200 horsepower, which has upgraded pistons, camshafts, and a cylinder head.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsepower
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While the Marines are expected to avoid direct engagement with demonstrators, the symbolism of active-duty troops patrolling the streets of Los Angeles has reignited deep political tensions and legal debates over the limits of federal power.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Money becomes power, and without clinical oversight, that power enables harmful behaviors.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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With the cover and details, Karol is highlighting the tropical energy of her roots — a perfect vibe for summer, and the singer knows it.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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From turning her songs into sing-a-longs to taking a singing selfie video on a fan’s phone, the energy in the room reached another level.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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On the services side, leisure and hospitality (38,000) and financial activities (20,000) provided some signs of strength.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Rather than demanding Arab and Muslim partners choose sides, Trump understands that a prosperous Gulf can engage from strength.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
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Comcast has said Versant would have the financial muscle to buy other cable channels, and Global Networks could make a good fit, although there may be regulatory concerns that come from combining such a huge share of the market as well as Versant’s MSNBC with CNN, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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There are a few different delivery systems—IVs, subcutaneous injections, nasal sprays, and of course, the best NAD+ supplements—to help address everything from loss of muscle mass to brain fog, skin aging, and declining energy stores.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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