as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
that architectural firm probably doesn't have the creative horsepower to produce a truly innovative design
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Recent Examples of horsepower
It comes fitted with a 'tri-motor electric propulsion system,' which produces 1,100 horsepower (820.6 kW) and 11,500 lb.ft (15,592 Nm) of torque.
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New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
Engine and Mileage The 2025 Yukon 4WD AT4 Ultimate w/SC comes equipped with a supercharged 6.2L V8 engine that produces around 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Thornton Hundred Addressing the elephant in the room – 400 horsepower.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
With the reintroduction the Vanquish, the coupe delivers even more muscle, powered by a twin turbo V12 engine that produces 824 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque and its best performance ever, with a zero to 60 time of 3.2 seconds.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
Engine and Mileage The 2025 Yukon 4WD AT4 Ultimate w/SC comes equipped with a supercharged 6.2L V8 engine that produces around 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Thornton Hundred Addressing the elephant in the room – 400 horsepower.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
With the reintroduction the Vanquish, the coupe delivers even more muscle, powered by a twin turbo V12 engine that produces 824 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque and its best performance ever, with a zero to 60 time of 3.2 seconds.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsepower
Noun
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Natural gas has the opportunity to compete with coal, diesel, and other inefficient power sources across the globe, delivering cleaner and cheaper power.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Trump has already tested the bounds of the Constitution governing presidential power several times in the first months of his second term.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Similarly, the magnetic fields release their energy by producing these jets.—
David Garofalo,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Tuesday's vote could be the first measure of Trump's popularity and Democrats' energy after the election five months ago.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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So, in a different situation our strengths might be perceived as problematic.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Dwyer has the speed to take the top off of defenses, but his hand strength has also been impressive.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, ALS causes loss of muscle control and there is currently no cure for this disease.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Eating cottage cheese before bed helps stimulate muscle protein synthesis, which can help support a healthy metabolism.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsepower. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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