gas-guzzler

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Recent Examples of gas-guzzler The Biden administration certainly recognizes this, having last week laid out a timeline for phasing out gas-guzzlers within the next eight years, so by 2032 most new cars in the U.S. will have to be zero-carbon (there’s still some scope for hybrids, which is contentious in itself). David Meyer, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024 Hybrid vehicles — a neat balance between a gas-guzzler and an EV — are all the rage. William Gavin, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024 The price increase is a result of the new seventh-generation pony car getting hit with a gas-guzzler tax, which applies to vehicles that don't meet federal fuel-economy standards. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 5 May 2023 The Demon 170 carries a starting price of $100,361 after destination fees and the federal gas-guzzler tax. Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 20 Mar. 2023 If that price wasn't enough to set your wallet aflame, there's also the matter of the Purosangue's inevitable gas-guzzler tax. Andrew Krok, Car and Driver, 15 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas-guzzler
Noun
  • Escorted by Cardinal John Cody, the pontiff was serenaded by a group of 30 violin players, aged 3 to 15, before departing in a limousine.
    Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Contrary to what anyone thought, Kyle was not going to fly from Michigan to Baltimore to be Gabe’s limousine driver.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Anyone with information about the SUV and the truck and the drivers is asked to call the CHP Dublin office at 925-828-0466.
    Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Armstrong slipped out of his black SUV to speak to CNBC just outside the venue.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Designed by legendary Italian coachbuilder Zagato, powered by an all-American GM small-block V-8, and hand-built in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the AC 378 GT Zagato comprises just 10 examples made between 2012 and 2013.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Maybe the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet with its 6.2-liter V-8 HEMI engine and testosterone-overdrive persona would be right?
    James Raia, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Strain up into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Noun
  • The subcompact Kicks is notably smaller than the compact Rogue SUV that’s Nissan’s top-selling vehicle.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Finally, at Buick, the Encore GX, a sporty subcompact SUV, saw a sales slide of 26.8% to 14,675 sold in the quarter. GM's dealer inventory at the end of the quarter was 627,048 compared with last quarter when dealers had 581,001 vehicles in stock.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • After all, a corset paired with a full ball gown skirt can easily transform into a chic top when worn with a party-ready mini or tailored pants.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The latter is boosted with a free mini That Star Filter Complexion Booster - Warm Bronze as well as Dry Brush with the first order.
    Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • German Fest includes wagon rides, live music, a fish fry, an appearance by Santa Claus and a Christmas Market.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The city’s famous Basque Block downtown will have daily street parties and feature traditional Basque competitions like wagon lifting and wood chopping.
    Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Despite narratives talking about how the sedan market is dying, Nissan moved more than 100,000 Sentras last year, up 41 percent from the previous.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The suspects routinely followed their victims in a black BMW sedan, according to police.
    Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024

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“Gas-guzzler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas-guzzler. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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