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
Combined with long-overdue multitasking improvements that were introduced with iPadOS 26 last month, iPad owners will finally be able to put that horsepower to more practical use.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Its diesel powertrain option makes 277 horsepower.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The gasoline engine produces up to 99 horsepower and 93 lb-ft of torque, while the electric motor delivers 161 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Several drivers have voiced their disapproval of the car for being underpowered, which led NASCAR to announce a horsepower bump on the car in 2026.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Its diesel powertrain option makes 277 horsepower.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The gasoline engine produces up to 99 horsepower and 93 lb-ft of torque, while the electric motor delivers 161 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Several drivers have voiced their disapproval of the car for being underpowered, which led NASCAR to announce a horsepower bump on the car in 2026.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsepower
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Zebra mussels can completely clog water intake structures and affect public water supplies, power generation and many other industries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys climbed up most NFL power rankings lists following their 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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Mir has more than 25 years of capital markets experience in energy infrastructure.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Aalo Atomics is also hoping to build a data center on the same site, using the energy generated by its SMR to power its operations.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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In a struggle that eventually leads to Jayson holding Maeve hostage outside, Grasso musters strength and shoots Jayson in the head, in a small act of vengeance for Lizzie.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Meantime, continued strength at LongHorn has been driven by improving taste, service and quality metrics, per the analyst.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Key Takeaways High-protein desserts satisfy sweet cravings while supporting muscle recovery, fullness, and balanced blood sugar.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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This is different from a heart attack (myocardial infarction), which occurs when a coronary artery is blocked, cutting off blood supply and causing injury to the heart muscle, according to the American Heart Association.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsepower. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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