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
In a car, passengers could listen to music without distracting the driver from hearing navigation instructions.
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Jiaxin Zhong, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
One aimed his gun at the officers, who took cover behind their car doors.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Although retailers reported weaker revenue last month than economists had projected, most of the shortfall stemmed from a dip in car sales and lower fuel costs.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2025
Hoffman then raped Elliott and forced her to get out of the car and walk down a dirt path in an area used as a dump, prosecutors said.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Jiaxin Zhong, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
One aimed his gun at the officers, who took cover behind their car doors.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Although retailers reported weaker revenue last month than economists had projected, most of the shortfall stemmed from a dip in car sales and lower fuel costs.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2025
Hoffman then raped Elliott and forced her to get out of the car and walk down a dirt path in an area used as a dump, prosecutors said.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for car
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Tesla automobiles, dealerships and charging stations around the world have been vandalized — or worse — as the company’s CEO has positioned himself as a right-wing kingmaker in recent months.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The top-performing subsectors were household appliances, consumer services, and automobiles.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Suddenly every bus in the city of Buenos Aires seemed to sport, on its dashboard, a holy card of the pope.—
Federico Perelmuter,
The Dial,
13 Mar. 2025
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Like other districts, Barrington has a tiered bus system, staggering start times at elementary, middle and high schools to be able to accommodate busing needs.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Rauch Satin Sheen Christmas ornament line was born in the 1960s after a call from Bill Spiegel of Spiegel Catalog asking if Rauch’s machines could wind rayon filament onto a foam ball.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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The machine is also extremely quiet, thanks to its enhanced TwinAir Cooling design.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, the likelihood of an extended auto industry disruption due to tariffs was set at 50% on Thursday by S&P Global Mobility, the Free Press reports.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Police were quickly called to the scene and found Rivas mortally wounded outside the auto repair shop.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Car.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/car. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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