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
The output is a generous 122 horsepower at 9,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) at 8,000 rpm.
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New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
But the real curveball is adding a Neural Accelerator to every GPU core, transplanting the same high-horsepower technology from Apple's Neural Engine into all 10 graphics cores.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Its motor has the same horsepower as the 5200 as well as the same 10 variable speeds.
—Brittany Romano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The demo version was running on a Switch 2 console, but the benefits of the devices improved horsepower weren’t readily apparent.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
But the real curveball is adding a Neural Accelerator to every GPU core, transplanting the same high-horsepower technology from Apple's Neural Engine into all 10 graphics cores.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Its motor has the same horsepower as the 5200 as well as the same 10 variable speeds.
—Brittany Romano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The demo version was running on a Switch 2 console, but the benefits of the devices improved horsepower weren’t readily apparent.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsepower
Noun
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Despite the star power in the stands, the Dodgers lost 6-1, meaning the Blue Jays tied the series.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Both outcomes might also blunt the risk of further great-power escalation in this deeply chaotic geopolitical time.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Traditionally, one of the key justifications for teamwork has been its psychological benefits—the energy that comes from collaboration, the reduced stress of shared responsibility, the excitement of building on each other’s ideas.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sustainability was a running theme in many of the night’s biggest speeches, with honorees Brandon Sorbom and Ayana Elizabeth Johnson highlighting innovations in clean energy and the urgent need for climate action.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Weekly physiotherapy sessions became part of their routine, and to their relief, Manolo began to regain a bit of strength.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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All that motion benefits bone strength, too.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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The good news for the coach is that Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski have both returned from their muscle injuries.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Because CoQ10 levels naturally dip with age, and may drop even more with certain medications, many people reach for supplements, which are often marketed for heart health, energy, muscle recovery and even brain protection.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsepower. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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