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automobile

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verb

as in to drive
to travel by a motorized vehicle would rather automobile across the country than fly over it at 35,000 feet

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of automobile
Noun
The automobile association gave more than $1 million to Florida politicians before the Legislature approved the 2023 law, according to the Seeking Rents newsletter, including to a political action committee controlled by the then-president of the Florida Senate. Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025 Trump in April hit the UK with a 10% universal tariff and 25% tariffs that Trump imposed on foreign automobiles, steel and aluminum. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 May 2025 The deal places a special focus on automobiles, which represent America’s No. 6 biggest export to Britain and the country’s top export to the U.S., according to the Commerce Department. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025 Trump's trade policies, including tariffs and protectionist measures, and his emphasis on national champions in industries like steel and automobiles echo this imperial approach, prioritizing national economic directives over free market principles. Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for automobile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for automobile
Noun
  • After a rocky start in college and a life-altering car accident, Haubert refocused, eventually earning a business degree, an MBA, and finally, a law degree.
    William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • The new couple, who seemingly confirmed their relationship in recent days after appearing on each other's Instagram pages, leaned in for a kiss and a close embrace after leaving a car.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • Derek Jeter gets his 2,000th career hit, becoming the eighth player in Yankees history to reach the milestone. 2008 — Chase Utley tied the National League lead with his 16th homer and drove in six runs as Philadelphia routed Colorado 20-5.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
  • Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • In general, this case presents no special facts or legal circumstances, only the banal horror of a man being wrongfully loaded onto a bus and sent back to a county where he was allegedly just raped and kidnapped.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2025
Verb
  • The man appears to briefly lift the scooter away from the child’s leg, the child gets back on the scooter, and Miller eventually motors away.
    Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
  • Those motoring to work in a Rolls-Royce aren’t being left out, either.
    Susan Campos, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • But Ellis explained it like this: There’s so much film available on every team that coaches can track location, speed, sequence and type of pitches opponents are throwing and then feed that data into a pitching machine, which will then spit out the exact same sequence.
    Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 21 May 2025
  • Use the lightweight-but-powerful machine for quick messes and daily cleans.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • Below swaying palm trees, people walked small dogs and tooled around on cruiser bikes.
    Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
  • That tablet can be swapped from tool to tool as necessary.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Automobile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobile. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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