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
Authorities then found the Kia on Dec. 4 at an auto body shop in Lauderhill, Florida, about 33 miles north of the airport.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Both safety advocates and the auto industry say that technology holds enormous potential, though there is still debate about its future rollout.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the resort proudly boasts LED lights and auto air conditioning mechanisms to minimize waste.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
That help comes in the form of up to $7,500 in tax credits expected to go away under Trump, which experts say will hurt auto manufacturers who make those vehicles the most.
—The National Desk, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Both safety advocates and the auto industry say that technology holds enormous potential, though there is still debate about its future rollout.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the resort proudly boasts LED lights and auto air conditioning mechanisms to minimize waste.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
That help comes in the form of up to $7,500 in tax credits expected to go away under Trump, which experts say will hurt auto manufacturers who make those vehicles the most.
—The National Desk, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auto
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The damage will be felt for years to come both within China and in countries that relied on strong Chinese demand to export their cars, commodities, and services.Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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By the end of my visit, locals were welcoming me into their artist studios, buying me ice cream at Growler’s (a must-stop shop), and stopping their cars to offer me a ride in the rain.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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The driver will have blood drawn for a sobriety test, which is standard protocol when an automobile accident results in death or serious injury.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Dec. 2024
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The tariffs, if implemented, could dramatically raise prices for American consumers on everything from gas to automobiles to agricultural products.Colleen Long and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Make your own itinerary by choosing a couple stops, or book seats on a bus with the Uncorked Touring Company.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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The ticket includes a bus tour behind the scenes at NASA, including the enormous Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Complex 39’s Pad A and Pad B. Stops and schedules may be altered by spaceflight operations.Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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The machine under their care, housed in a room longer than a football field, had just achieved the official title of most powerful supercomputer in the world.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition to material developments, Cotton Incorporated creates fabric designs and samples on knitting and weaving machines at its North Carolina headquarters.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Auto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auto. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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