as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
the auto gave people a level of mobility that they had never known before
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Recent Examples of auto
On the other were work uniforms engineered for humanoids on industrial sites, spanning hazardous operations, smart farming, fitness coaching and auto maintenance.
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Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The second quarter earnings miss was partly due to the company’s exposure to now-bankrupt auto parts supplier First Brands Group.
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Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Higher rates mean pricier payments to service credit card debt, auto loans, and mortgages, adding on another $150 to the war’s bill.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Among other changes, the deal tightened rules for the auto industry, requiring that 75% of each vehicle be produced in North America to avoid any import duties.
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Aaron Navarro,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for auto
Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The second quarter earnings miss was partly due to the company’s exposure to now-bankrupt auto parts supplier First Brands Group.
—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Higher rates mean pricier payments to service credit card debt, auto loans, and mortgages, adding on another $150 to the war’s bill.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Among other changes, the deal tightened rules for the auto industry, requiring that 75% of each vehicle be produced in North America to avoid any import duties.
—
Aaron Navarro,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for auto
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auto
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Other changes cover self-driving car citations, school cellphone bans, all-gender restrooms and standardized food date labels.
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Its biggest change is the introduction of the BMW i3, a fully electric version of the car.
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Matt Miller, the ESPN NFL Draft analyst who shared last month on social media that his left arm was amputated following an automobile accident in southern Missouri, reportedly is being investigated by the state attorney general.
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This evolution has already occurred in sectors such as automobiles, batteries, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
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Gonzalez said a summary of the incident did not indicate that any occupants, other than the driver, were on the bus at the time of the crash.
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The company has also added stations to inspect class six and eight commercial trucks and buses along with new cameras for interior inspections for all vehicles.
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In the suburbs and across major cities, the buzzing machines are everywhere.
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Maybe dunking your head in a cotton candy machine, but it's been done.
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“Auto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auto. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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