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Recent Examples of gas-guzzler
For those arriving in many of China’s major cities from countries dominated by gas-guzzlers, the quiet will be their first impression, said Li Shuo, director of the China climate hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute.
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Laura Paddison, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration certainly recognizes this, having last week laid out a timeline for phasing out gas-guzzlers within the next eight years, so by 2032 most new cars in the U.S. will have to be zero-carbon (there’s still some scope for hybrids, which is contentious in itself).
—David Meyer, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024
Hybrid vehicles — a neat balance between a gas-guzzler and an EV — are all the rage.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024
The price increase is a result of the new seventh-generation pony car getting hit with a gas-guzzler tax, which applies to vehicles that don't meet federal fuel-economy standards.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 5 May 2023
The Demon 170 carries a starting price of $100,361 after destination fees and the federal gas-guzzler tax.
—Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 20 Mar. 2023
If that price wasn't enough to set your wallet aflame, there's also the matter of the Purosangue's inevitable gas-guzzler tax.
—Andrew Krok, Car and Driver, 15 Feb. 2023
Laura Paddison, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration certainly recognizes this, having last week laid out a timeline for phasing out gas-guzzlers within the next eight years, so by 2032 most new cars in the U.S. will have to be zero-carbon (there’s still some scope for hybrids, which is contentious in itself).
—David Meyer, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024
Hybrid vehicles — a neat balance between a gas-guzzler and an EV — are all the rage.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024
The price increase is a result of the new seventh-generation pony car getting hit with a gas-guzzler tax, which applies to vehicles that don't meet federal fuel-economy standards.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 5 May 2023
The Demon 170 carries a starting price of $100,361 after destination fees and the federal gas-guzzler tax.
—Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 20 Mar. 2023
If that price wasn't enough to set your wallet aflame, there's also the matter of the Purosangue's inevitable gas-guzzler tax.
—Andrew Krok, Car and Driver, 15 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas-guzzler
Noun
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The new era of Mercedes limousine is expected to formally commence in 2026.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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In June 2014, a Walmart truck crashed into his limousine from behind while on the New Jersey Turnpike.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In February 2024, a 38-year-old woman was fatally struck in a crosswalk on the road in San Jose by a GMC SUV.—
Jovi Dai,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Palm Beach County man accused of driving his Nissan SUV toward a crowd of people protesting Elon Musk and President Donald Trump outside of a Tesla dealership has been granted bond and ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The assumption was that once the existing stock of the V-8 had been exhausted it would be done once and for all.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2025
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And as if that weren’t enough, come 1987, AMG unveiled a 6.0-liter V-8 version that made even more power: 375 hp and 407 lb-ft of torque.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Aston also claims that the thermal insulation with the roof closed is similar to that with the Vanquish coupe.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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Carrying an opening price that represents a $39,000 premium over the Vanquish coupe, the Volante is available for commissioning and deliveries are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Take, for example, a Hyundai venue, a subcompact crossover SUV, with an average current list price of $24,000.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Overall, the list of appreciating models consists of two Porsche sports cars and no fewer than eight SUVs, with the most-attainable model on the list being the subcompact Chevrolet Trax crossover; its $18,971 average transaction price represents a 9.8% jump from 2024 to 2025.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Knit Picks acrylic yarn mini pack: $29.99 (Walmart) This selection of high-quality yarn in various colors can inspire a knitter or crocheter’s next project.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, which was also posted to TikTok, the young reality star modeled one of her own designs — a black latex mini dress.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With the ailing wagon boss strapped into the device, the doc begins slowly excavating.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Bradley's hosts live music, clogging, cane grinding, syrup making, wagon rides, pony rides, and a wide variety of food and arts and crafts.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Europe’s automotive industry needs to accelerate sales but most EV sedans and SUVs have been very expensive starting at around €30,000 ($32,500 after tax).—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The driver of the silver sedan was injured, as was a passenger in one of the other vehicles.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gas-guzzler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas-guzzler. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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