as in automobiles
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 cars
Customers who still came to Epic Studio Barbers & Stylist in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on Diversey Avenue no longer arrived in large family groups but alone, sprinting from their cars for fear of being stopped by immigration officers.
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Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Columns of cars drove into Belgrade from other Serbian towns earlier in the day.
—Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Even the pace car, which leads the field through several warm-up laps prior to the start of the race and also leads the field during caution periods to slow the cars on the track, drives at about 110 mph.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 24 May 2026
So there's a little bit more of a connection with some of these cars.
—Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026
And even at speeds that exceed those of F1 cars, the peregrine can still track the erratic movements of another flying animal.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
According to Alessandro Usielli, head of Ford global brand entertainment, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Ford have all worked with the Bond franchise to introduce new models by providing cars for the superspy, his coterie of comely conquests and his villainous adversaries.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
Investigators determined two cars were involved in an altercation at the intersection of Mansfield Highway and Seminary Drive.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2026
The force of the explosion caused two of the train cars to overturn and catch fire, sending thick black smoke into the air, according to footage shared online.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Columns of cars drove into Belgrade from other Serbian towns earlier in the day.
—Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Even the pace car, which leads the field through several warm-up laps prior to the start of the race and also leads the field during caution periods to slow the cars on the track, drives at about 110 mph.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 24 May 2026
So there's a little bit more of a connection with some of these cars.
—Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026
And even at speeds that exceed those of F1 cars, the peregrine can still track the erratic movements of another flying animal.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
According to Alessandro Usielli, head of Ford global brand entertainment, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Ford have all worked with the Bond franchise to introduce new models by providing cars for the superspy, his coterie of comely conquests and his villainous adversaries.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
Investigators determined two cars were involved in an altercation at the intersection of Mansfield Highway and Seminary Drive.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2026
The force of the explosion caused two of the train cars to overturn and catch fire, sending thick black smoke into the air, according to footage shared online.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cars
Noun
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The world’s transportation system—planes, trains, and automobiles—will lean heavily on liquid gold for decades.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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In 1918, when automobiles were still a luxury most Americans could only admire from the sidewalk, Hertz was founded on the idea that freedom of movement wasn’t a privilege.—
Gil West,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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Le Bus, however, stemmed from its founder's disruptive idea of chartering inexpensive shuttle buses to fetch young clubbers and beatniks from neighboring suburbs and drop them home in the early hours of the day.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Its front wheels have an open-wheel design; they’re shrouded in aerodynamic pods but mounted out wide from the streamlined cabin, which looks much more aerospace than automotive.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Our 2026 Tiguan was loaded with standard features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, LED automatic headlights, heated and cooled seats, heated R-line steering wheel, and a simplified 15-inch infotainment system.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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The 404 pet-friendly rooms and suites have lake views, Nespresso Zenius Pro machines, 55-inch TVs, Bluetooth alarm radios, mini-fridges, and nine-foot-tall windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Riders will be able to purchase tickets through the SoFloGO app or at station ticket machines before boarding trains headed toward matches and Fan Fest events.—
JP Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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“Cars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cars. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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