HORSEPOWER Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

horsepower

noun

ˈhȯrs-ˌpau̇(-ə)r

Definition of horsepower

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 It is powered by an electric motor and a 4-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine, delivering 812 horsepower and roughly 738 foot-pounds of torque, Lamborghini said. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 July 2026 The Abrams is powered by a 1,500-horsepower gas turbine engine, delivering excellent acceleration and cross-country mobility. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026 The future of the American Dream may not be measured by the size of one’s home or the horsepower of one’s car. — Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026 Quantum computing uses the principles of abstract physics to supercharge a machine's computational horsepower well beyond what's found in an everyday computer. — Emily Chang, ABC News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for horsepower

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Noun

Whatever ailed this World Cup, the beautiful game was waiting with its healing powers.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
While there is undeniable star power, and an unerring ability to get the job done, England will have opportunities to make a mark of their own.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of power

Noun

That raised concerns that the region could tip back into a war that would engulf several countries and could halt energy shipments through the strait that are crucial for the global economy.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Things also remain precarious in the Strait of Hormuz – and experts say the latest attacks likely won’t remove Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in one of the world’s most important energy arteries.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of energy

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But the strength of the rotation also depends on the conflict in the Middle East remaining contained.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
But its ability to tolerate discomfort is its strength, particularly through its most original figure—Dahl’s friend and publisher Tom Maschler, deftly portrayed by Elliot Levey.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

Mozeliak said the Angels should not consider a trade proposal in isolation, without considering how to flex their major-market muscles to fill whatever hole a trade might create.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Livano Comenencia’s equalizer and Dick Advocaat’s emotional reaction were great but this was a muscle flex if there ever was one.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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