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
Within a few hundred years, these genetic variants swept through horse populations, giving rise to the DOM2 lineage, the modern bloodline of domestic horses that enabled humans to harness horsepower for mobility and warfare.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
The Blue Flame Six was a six-cylinder engine that produced 150 horsepower, according to MotorTrend.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Powering our Grand Highlander AWD was the familiar 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid engine producing 245 horsepower and has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Specifically, one horsepower is defined as the power needed to move 550 pounds one foot in one second.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
The Blue Flame Six was a six-cylinder engine that produced 150 horsepower, according to MotorTrend.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Powering our Grand Highlander AWD was the familiar 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid engine producing 245 horsepower and has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Specifically, one horsepower is defined as the power needed to move 550 pounds one foot in one second.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsepower
Noun
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Expect spectacle, but also a story about claiming identity and embracing power.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Boise trustees have the unusual power to increase or decrease property tax collections.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the evening goes on, DJs take over the rooftop, giving the night a festival-like energy against the Fort Worth skyline.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to sources at Valdebebas, the teenager has impressed with his energy, tireless running, constant offering for the ball and strong personality.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The strength of last year’s group was the secondary.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, make sure to use weights that are appropriate for your current level of strength.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But there is really no reason why this should be the case for Pilates—which consists of different low-impact movements to strengthen your core muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your posture and give you more awareness of your body in general.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The first came after the Browns had their second muscle-flexing scoring drive of the day to take the lead.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsepower. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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