as in automobile
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
every teenager's dream of getting a driver's license and a first car
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Recent Examples of car
Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven’t figured out who was driving, police said.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
Austin Dillon's car, No. 3, will feature major sponsorship from Bass Pro Shops and Winchester for 17 races in the 2025 Cup season.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders will fly over Isle of Berk; Curse of the Werewolf will be a coaster with spinning cars in Dark Universe; and Stardust Racers, operating in Celestial Park, will be a dual-launch racing ride.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Throughout his life, Vern spent a lot of time in his garage, working on cars and snowmobiles.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
Austin Dillon's car, No. 3, will feature major sponsorship from Bass Pro Shops and Winchester for 17 races in the 2025 Cup season.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders will fly over Isle of Berk; Curse of the Werewolf will be a coaster with spinning cars in Dark Universe; and Stardust Racers, operating in Celestial Park, will be a dual-launch racing ride.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Throughout his life, Vern spent a lot of time in his garage, working on cars and snowmobiles.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for car
Noun
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In the end, diversity was the strength of this year’s competition, as participants were given an unprecedented opportunity to appreciate the wild scope of what defines the modern luxury automobile.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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The invention of the automobile, along with the portable cooler and grill took tailgating to an entirely new level.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Principals, bus drivers, food service workers and any other school staff are also eligible.—
Madeline Mitchell,
The Enquirer,
16 Feb. 2025
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Keep a safe distance from large vehicles: Large trucks and buses can reduce your visibility with tire spray.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The woman banned from the store was caught on a Walmart camera using an old watch barcode battery to scan all her items for $1 while using the self-checkout machine, the police officer wrote in the affidavit.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Caitlin Clark marketing machine has expanded into enemy territory.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Regular auto traffic — what there was of it in 1915 — rolled cautiously across the tracks when the coast was clear.—
Eric Duvall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Relay also automates cash management with features like auto-transfer rules and provides a Visa credit card with 1.5% cash back.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Car.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/car. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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