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
Its standard hybrid powertrain delivers 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Power of the motor Power is measured in horsepower, amps, watts and rotations per minute.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Toyota’s tried-and-true Hybrid Synergy Drive at 245 horsepower (180 kW) in total output.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
But this loss of horsepower and expertise has come at the cost of her own effectiveness in the role—if, that is, effectiveness is really the goal to begin with.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Power of the motor Power is measured in horsepower, amps, watts and rotations per minute.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Toyota’s tried-and-true Hybrid Synergy Drive at 245 horsepower (180 kW) in total output.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
But this loss of horsepower and expertise has come at the cost of her own effectiveness in the role—if, that is, effectiveness is really the goal to begin with.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsepower
Noun
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Bedside power outlets and ceiling fans add to the convenience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The Avs finally got on the board via their second power-play chance on a Nathan MacKinnon goal that had an Artturi Lehkonen vibe to it.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The Sun came into the second half with a burst of energy sparked by back-to-back buckets from Miller.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Osvald Søe, 20, Wilson Eisner, 24, and Kieran Sargeant, 22, have all contributed to a developmental foundation that gives Varas’ club energy, athleticism, upside, and, at times, understandable volatility.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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No Wolves player scored more than 12 points on a night the Spurs’ swarming defense created too much havoc too allow Minnesota to exploit its advantages in size and strength.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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While other safeties have had success with that small frame, the Dolphins must learn if Taaffe has the strength and tackling ability to bring opponents down consistently as the team’s last line of defense on just about every single play.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Symptoms start one to eight weeks after exposure and initially can include fatigue, fever and muscle aches, according to the CDC.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Betts strained an oblique muscle April 4.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsepower. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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