as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
with the coming of the horseless carriage, distances between places were greatly reduced and the national landscape was transformed
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Recent Examples of horseless carriage
There’s no argument that today’s cars, trucks, and SUVs are built and engineered far better than at any point since the days of the horseless carriage.
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 26 May 2022
Within a decade, however, the horseless carriage had greatly reduced demand for horse clippers.
—Gregg Opelka, WSJ, 18 May 2022
Ford's 'horseless carriage' had two speeds — 10 and 20 miles per hour selected by twin drive belts.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2021
The horseless carriage made its debut in Washington in 1897.
—Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2021
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 26 May 2022
Within a decade, however, the horseless carriage had greatly reduced demand for horse clippers.
—Gregg Opelka, WSJ, 18 May 2022
Ford's 'horseless carriage' had two speeds — 10 and 20 miles per hour selected by twin drive belts.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2021
The horseless carriage made its debut in Washington in 1897.
—Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horseless carriage
Noun
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Upon seeing Orozco’s driver’s license, the officer reached inside Orozco’s car and unlocked and opened the door.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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For the second year in a row, the No. 21 car will compete in the playoffs.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 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,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Tomas Saldaña feeds the radish pastry dough into a pastry machine.—
Cindy Carcamo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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To say that the sentient machines with whom Michelle travels are the more interesting characters is like praising tax season as superior to actual death.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Horseless carriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horseless%20carriage. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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