as in stagecoach
a vehicle with two wheels that was pulled by horses and was raced and used in battle in ancient times
a chariot race
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Recent Examples of chariot
The once station wagon-leaning family chariot has morphed into a crossover sport utility vehicle.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
The small asteroid is named for the Greek mythology character who drove the Sun god Helios' chariot because of the asteroid's close approach to the Sun, according to NASA.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Tents, chariots and other production gear were auctioned off so the couple could pay their creditors.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
And then the chariot one is really cool as well.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
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James Raia, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
The small asteroid is named for the Greek mythology character who drove the Sun god Helios' chariot because of the asteroid's close approach to the Sun, according to NASA.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Tents, chariots and other production gear were auctioned off so the couple could pay their creditors.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
And then the chariot one is really cool as well.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chariot
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Across the street from Austin’s Tesla dealership is one of the last remaining structures in Central Texas that once served as a stagecoach stop.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Jan. 2026
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About a five-minute drive from the renowned Tower Fall, this summer-only lodge lends itself to warm-weather activities like trail rides and stagecoach adventures.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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In the fourth quarter, Hornets coach Charles Lee was tossed from the game and needed to be held back after screaming at officials following a no-call when his player, Grant Williams, collided with Pistons’ Paul Reed.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the eyes of Lakers coach JJ Redick, every team his group faces is a test.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Oceanside fire crews rescued the driver of a semi-truck that crashed on Interstate 5 near Harbor Drive early Wednesday, leaving the cab dangling 70 feet above the San Luis Rey River in Oceanside.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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My husband's father was a cab driver.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Early on in cosmic history, the Universe was composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, as no substantial quantities of heavier elements were formed during the early stages of the hot Big Bang.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Neither more nor less, really, at this stage.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Chariot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chariot. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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