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
Drivers stuck near the crash were told to stay inside their cars as bees filled the air around the highway ramp.
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Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The driver of the second car was injured and taken to the hospital and are now in stable condition.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The car runs into traffic caused by protestors, in a nod to recent events in South Korea.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
But Penland arrested her on a felony assault charge, took her to jail and seized her car.
—Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The driver of the second car was injured and taken to the hospital and are now in stable condition.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The car runs into traffic caused by protestors, in a nod to recent events in South Korea.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
But Penland arrested her on a felony assault charge, took her to jail and seized her car.
—Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for car
Noun
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Tailwinds Tailwinds from smartphone and automobile production are also likely to boost Amkor’s sales, according to Melius Research, noting that semiconductor technology undergirds memory and camera capabilities in both cellphones and advanced driver-assistance systems.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Unlike with automobiles themselves, no status is conferred by splurging on gas.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2026
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The buses will run every 30 minutes on Saturday, April 25.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Those owning commercial vehicles, like trucks or buses, would see a $40 increase with their wheel tax.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Lynn Johnson stood before jurors in a Kansas City, Kansas, courtroom Tuesday afternoon and motioned to a metal device on wheels that was sitting in front of them.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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Retired salesman and Air Force veteran Bud Levell, 72, has spent most of his life repairing old radios, machines and anything with wires.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Shoppers praise the Serta pet bed for its durability, machine-washable cover and orthopedic memory foam.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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There’s a big contrast in the takeup of EVs in the US versus China, where EVs account for about half of auto sales.—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Revenue streams from credit cards and auto loans were up 5% and 24%, respectively.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Car.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/car. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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