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
Sure, in the light of the showroom, the 20-horsepower T could claim a utilitarian charm, its spindly frame topped with an assortment of interchangeable bodies and seating configurations.
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Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Maximum range trims have 760 horsepower and a 493-mile range.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
The rear-wheel drive Standard Single-motor Long Range trim boasts 350 horsepower.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft, this same horsepower captivated the Minnesota Vikings, who plotted when and where to select him.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Maximum range trims have 760 horsepower and a 493-mile range.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
The rear-wheel drive Standard Single-motor Long Range trim boasts 350 horsepower.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft, this same horsepower captivated the Minnesota Vikings, who plotted when and where to select him.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsepower
Noun
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Federal officials this year sent water from the upstream Flaming Gorge Reservoir to Lake Powell to stave off an emergency where water levels in the lower reservoir fall so low that water no longer flows through the dam’s power turbines — the only safe way to release water for extended periods.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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That still left a lot of the two-time league champion’s star power exposed to be plucked by the four new teams looking to fill rosters.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Wellness gurus will also appreciate the range of treatments and healing modalities on offer at The Lotus Spa, from classic massages and facials to Reiki energy work and sound baths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Set your thermostat to 78°F in summer to balance comfort and energy savings.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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That’s one of our city’s greatest strengths.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Even in a less spectacular season at the tip of a City side which did not always play to his strengths, Haaland still found the net 38 times in 52 club appearances.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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As this process of disruption progresses, paralysis can develop — including in the muscles responsible for breathing.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The activity strengthens core muscles, legs and arms.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsepower. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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