SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE Synonyms: 57 Similar Words

sport-utility vehicle

noun

as in sports car

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Recent Examples of sport-utility vehicle Another man stood by the passenger side of a sport utility vehicle. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026 Starting the service in 2021 with just three vehicles, the operation now fields 21 vans and sport utility vehicles offering round-the-clock response throughout the region. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026 Police said the pedestrian was struck by a westbound sport utility vehicle whose driver stopped immediately, called 911 and remained at the scene. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 For the Tesla Model Y (sport-utility vehicle), this translates into a potential driving range extension of nearly 90 miles (about 145 km) without increasing the battery pack’s size. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sport-utility vehicle

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The move marked a departure from the aesthetic of typical Ferraris and came despite other sports car manufacturers, notably Porsche and Lamborghini, scaling back on plans to launch their own EVs due to weak demand.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
This unexpected outcome demonstrated the CrossClimate 2's ability to instill confidence, even enabling a minivan to outperform a sports car, validating its premium cost.

— Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of sports car

Noun

The father and children were last seen in a 2011 Black Lincoln town car with the California license plate SOLOYST.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
The app, called Cherry, lasted only a year, but Sacks did better with another early-stage investment in a company that sent a town car to pick you up.

— George Packer, The Atlantic, 4 May 2026

Definition of town car

Noun

Under current law, cars over 35 years old may also be exempt from specific portions of the smog test as long as they are legally classified and insured as collector motor vehicles.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
For example, larger loan amounts typically require a first lien on a motor vehicle that is no more than ten years old, meets our value requirements, and is titled in applicant's name with valid insurance.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of motor vehicle

Noun

But each vehicle is unique — an all-purpose sedan (station wagon), a two-door convertible and the four-door Town Car Phaeton.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026
My family loved to spin yarns and tell stories, whether at the dinner table or on long drives in the station wagon and the backward-facing trundle seat.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of station wagon

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After cuffing Hamilton, Hall is seen in the video going to the SUV, and the microphone troopers wear picks up some of his conversation with the two.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
The Fold & Go Outdoor Kitchen from Fyrel might not be the most compact option, but it’s designed for large groups and still fits in an SUV or camper van.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of SUV

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Conviser’s case, which was partially dismissed for lack of standing, accused legendary DePaul softball coach Eugene Lenti of verbally and mentally abusing his athletes and physically assaulting a staffer.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Nikki Naab-Levy, a strength and nutrition coach based in Tacoma, Washington, who takes a GLP-1 for a chronic condition, urged parents to avoid demonizing foods or bodies.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of coach

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Over the six months through July, Geely’s Xingyuan hatchback led China’s car market with nearly 197,500 sales.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Geely ranks first Among the 10 most popular car models sold in China in the six months through July, Geely’s Xingyuan electric hatchback was the bestseller with nearly 197,500 units sold.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of hatchback

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