as in cars
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
browsed online for used automobiles for sale
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Recent Examples of automobiles
Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
With food, cocktails, an exclusive preview of Concours collector automobiles, entertainment and a live auction.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
This quote is typically associated with marketing for ultra high end bespoke automobiles that emphasize similarly unmatched craftsmanship of watches and cars.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Relatedly, automobiles are more fuel-efficient, so motorists don't have to fill up as frequently, ClearBridge Investments analyst Josh Jamner points out.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Between planes, trains, and automobiles, what's your favorite?
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
For example, families buying electronic equipment such as computers — which contain a lot of specialized metals that are exposed to tariffs right now — or clothing or automobiles are relatively more exposed to higher costs than other households that aren't buying these products, Ricco said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Such ratings often carry vast influence, particularly in complex, high-profile industries such as health care and automobiles.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Their country had already conquered global markets with electronics and automobiles.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
Buses, trains and automobiles His various modes of transportation along the way have ranged from buses, trains, vans, hitchhiking, horses, motorbikes, slow boats, sea barges, bicycles and even a poultry truck.
—Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
With food, cocktails, an exclusive preview of Concours collector automobiles, entertainment and a live auction.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
This quote is typically associated with marketing for ultra high end bespoke automobiles that emphasize similarly unmatched craftsmanship of watches and cars.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Relatedly, automobiles are more fuel-efficient, so motorists don't have to fill up as frequently, ClearBridge Investments analyst Josh Jamner points out.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Between planes, trains, and automobiles, what's your favorite?
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
For example, families buying electronic equipment such as computers — which contain a lot of specialized metals that are exposed to tariffs right now — or clothing or automobiles are relatively more exposed to higher costs than other households that aren't buying these products, Ricco said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Such ratings often carry vast influence, particularly in complex, high-profile industries such as health care and automobiles.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Their country had already conquered global markets with electronics and automobiles.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for automobiles
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Other tips include riding defensively around cars, using front and rear lights, wearing reflective vests in the dark, and avoiding biking under the influence of drugs or alcohol.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Could a straighter road make cars go faster?—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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For Robert Flamerich, who drives from Miami Beach to Doral daily, conserving gas means sacrificing comfort.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The heat causes the second liquid to turn to steam, and the steam drives a generator turbine, producing electricity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trains, buses and the Metrorail will drop fans off at the Miami Intermodal Center, which is adjacent to Miami International Airport and across the street from the stadium grounds.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Two people were stabbed in separate incidents while riding San Francisco Muni buses on Friday, authorities said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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And when traditional computing eventually hits its limit, quantum systems will be required to train the next generation of exponentially larger AI models and simulate data that classical machines simply can’t handle.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Weisswange glanced around at the machines on either side of us, all of them waiting for repairs, their tracks unchained and gun barrels angled upward.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Building on the buzz surrounding Ouai, Atkin founded Mane, a hair tools brand this time, in 2023.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Guests staying at the Beach Club have indulgent perks like a complimentary 15-minute ride on the adorable Sorbetto Fiat boat that tools around Lake Boca.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Automobiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobiles. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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