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Recent Examples of sport-utility vehicle
Two sport utility vehicles were barreling toward them.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Kia Sportage, in its plug-in hybrid trim, extends the lineup of the increasing popular sport utility vehicle.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
The robbers fled in a sport-utility vehicle in an unknown direction, police said.
—Lou Kleinberg, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Kia Sportage, in its plug-in hybrid trim, extends the lineup of the increasing popular sport utility vehicle.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
The robbers fled in a sport-utility vehicle in an unknown direction, police said.
—Lou Kleinberg, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport-utility vehicle
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And, the team could eventually say that Cadillac, which has had success in sports car racing, eventually would be the team’s engine supplier.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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In one clip, Fever can be seen taking the Festiva up a parking garage ramp and nestling it between a Jeep and a sports car.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
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EVs would make ideal little town cars, catering for maybe 90% of driving needs.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The deal included five years in prison for felony charge of entering a motor vehicle with the intent to commit theft, during which could concurrently complete 12 months in connection to the misdemeanor charge of criminal trespassing.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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According to police, many parents may not realize that some high-speed electric two-wheelers are legally classified as motor vehicles under Georgia law, not bicycles.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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According to a Chicago Tribune profile, White Sox owner Bill Veeck hired Roy Rivas in 1976 at the old Comiskey Park, and went from serving lunch out of his station wagon to operating out of a restaurant-style kitchen and working with nutritionists.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Chicago police said a gray SUV pulled up alongside him and someone inside opened fire, hitting them both.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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After the collision, the safety system on Grossman’s Mercedes SUV disabled the vehicle, which came to a stop one-third of a mile down the road.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Some of the most high-profile vehicles include the AMG GT, AMG G63 S E-Performance, AMG E53 E-Performance sedan and wagon, Maybach SL680, and the GLC63 E-Performance.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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At the entrance, fathers and daughters were met with a 1956 silver Chevy Bel Air 9 passenger wagon.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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As mentioned over the weekend, this matchup between the Cavs and their former coach is more about Mitchell than anyone.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Bench coach Tony Arnerich again served as acting manager.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Chevy's affordable electric hatchback starts at just $27,600 and has amassed a large following before its initial discontinuation.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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This was a 4-seater Ferrari hatchback sportscar.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sport-utility vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport-utility%20vehicle. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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