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 invention of saddles and horseshoes, for example, helped enable the creation of cavalry in the ninth century BC, which extended the battlefield beyond the flat expanses required for chariots and into new types of terrain.
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Mark A. Milley, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2024
Wander along ancient streets marked with deep grooves worn by chariot wheels: highlights include the House of the Deer, the Central Baths, the House of Neptune and Aphrodite, and the celebrated Villa dei Papiri.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024
Champion chariot driver Scorpus (Dimitri Leonidas) insists on referring to himself in the third person, further evidence of the show’s sense of humor.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 18 July 2024
The star of that show, and central to Tenax’s plans, is chariot racer Scorpus (Dimitri Leonidas), the real-life Mario Andretti of the age, who refers to himself in the third person and runs a sideline in drunken carousal.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
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Mark A. Milley, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2024
Wander along ancient streets marked with deep grooves worn by chariot wheels: highlights include the House of the Deer, the Central Baths, the House of Neptune and Aphrodite, and the celebrated Villa dei Papiri.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024
Champion chariot driver Scorpus (Dimitri Leonidas) insists on referring to himself in the third person, further evidence of the show’s sense of humor.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 18 July 2024
The star of that show, and central to Tenax’s plans, is chariot racer Scorpus (Dimitri Leonidas), the real-life Mario Andretti of the age, who refers to himself in the third person and runs a sideline in drunken carousal.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chariot
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Also less than an hour from New York, this time by car or train, is the Bedford Post Inn which was built in 1762 and operated as a stagecoach stop between New York and Boston.Laurie Werner, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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The original historic structure retains that throwback stagecoach vibe with rustic furnishings and multiple fireplaces, albeit now with an exceptional restaurant and craft cocktail bar.Sunset Magazine, Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
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The all-time winningest coach in U.S. Soccer and MLS, Arena was announced last week as the coach and sporting director of the Earthquakes, who haven’t had a winning record since 2013 and haven’t won a playoff game since 2012.Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This year’s team has two seniors: setter Brooklyn Sutter (the coach’s daughter) and middle hitter Veronica Baray.Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Strain up into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel.Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Khen Wavy Flower Coupe Glasses These coupe glasses are the perfect addition to any home bar or holiday soirée.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Half an hour later and two blocks away, a third-grader named Cooper Stock was crossing West End Avenue at 97th Street (yes, yes, with the light and in the crosswalk), holding his father’s hand, when a cab driver whipped around the corner and crushed him to death.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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In the passenger cab, the front fascia is made up of a steel and gold topographic map of the Furka Pass, where Bond played cat and mouse with Goldfinger and his henchman Oddjob.David Szondy, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
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The candidates met on the debate stage once in October and had several heated exchanges about immigration, their resumes and more.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish hits the stage at Heritage Bank Center on Friday as part of her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Chariot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chariot. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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