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
Quantum computing uses the principles of abstract physics to supercharge a machine's computational horsepower well beyond what's found in an everyday computer.
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Emily Chang,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
In a category where excess is often measured in horsepower alone, the 21C V Max takes its ambition directly to the manufacturing floor.
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John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
Nissan clearly decided that affordability and reliability mattered more than chasing horsepower figures.
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New Atlas,
20 June 2026
Adams questioned whether there were any signs of the condition beyond Pino not remembering who sat behind him, the horsepower of his engines, and his immediate observations after being ejected from the boat.
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Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for horsepower
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
In a category where excess is often measured in horsepower alone, the 21C V Max takes its ambition directly to the manufacturing floor.
—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
Nissan clearly decided that affordability and reliability mattered more than chasing horsepower figures.
—
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
Adams questioned whether there were any signs of the condition beyond Pino not remembering who sat behind him, the horsepower of his engines, and his immediate observations after being ejected from the boat.
—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for horsepower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsepower
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Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.
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Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Additional laser pulses reveal how much the ion’s quantum state has changed, allowing researchers to calculate the strength of the surrounding electric field.
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The link held even after accounting for traditional risk factors, though the strength varied by racial and ethnic group, a gap researchers say still needs further study before firm conclusions can be drawn about why.
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Mozeliak said the Angels should not consider a trade proposal in isolation, without considering how to flex their major-market muscles to fill whatever hole a trade might create.
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Livano Comenencia’s equalizer and Dick Advocaat’s emotional reaction were great but this was a muscle flex if there ever was one.
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsepower. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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