semi

chiefly British

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of semi The California plan, which has been closely watched by other states and countries, was meant to take a big leap forward last year, with a requirement that some of the more than 30,000 trucks that move cargo in and out of ports start using semis that don’t emit carbon dioxide. Peter Eavis, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025 Lake County crash investigators determined that the semi was traveling south on U.S. 41 at the time of the crash. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025 This semi represented her 200th career singles pro win on tour. Todd Boss, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Nikola manufactured both hydrogen-electric and battery-electric semi trucks, and its fueling network has dispensed more than 330 metric tons of hydrogen, said Chief Executive Steve Girsky. Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for semi
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semi
Noun
  • The property also includes a duplex, adding to its income potential.
    Colin Burke, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
  • For single-family homes and duplexes, that would represent an 81% increase over the current year.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • At the time, much of Altadena, a suburb north of Pasadena in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, was neither wealthy nor in high demand, and its bungalows and ranch houses were affordable.
    Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
  • These two young hounds chased the house cats around the San Ysidro ranch house together.
    Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The slim, white store is located within a rare set of town houses in the city.
    Lee Hyo-won, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The building would include 12 flats, two town houses and ground-floor amenities.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • As far as fries go, Flower Child offers roasted sweet potato fries, served with buttermilk yogurt ranch.
    Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Spend your mornings on a trail ride through Great Smoky Mountain National Park, then come back to the ranch to tackle the adventure course or go bird watching.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This two-bedroom bungalow is located in Smallwood, a quick drive from the Poconos region and a great hub for those looking to take a day trip.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Disney Davy Crockett Ranch has been modernized too, and the first round of bungalows will be available to book beginning June 12.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Homes in the community span from cottages to condos to apartments to hit every price point and to welcome anyone at any socioeconomic level.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • There was something familiar in the cottage owner’s demeanor that reminded me of him too.
    Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • General Electric fills those tract houses with appliances.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 4 June 2024
  • RuPaul was born in San Diego in 1960, the third of four children and the only boy, and brought up in a yellow three-bedroom tract house, one of four models in a housing development called Michelle Manor.
    Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2024
Noun
  • The 80-acre property, partway between Universal’s legacy theme parks and new Epic Universe theme park, also offers townhomes and freestanding villas.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Charcoal and gas grills can be pretty intimidating to use and aren’t allowed in many apartments, condos and townhomes, making an electric grill the perfect alternative.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Semi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semi. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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