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
The bike can also be customized with a host of accessories like hard panniers and a racing exhaust for 11 more horsepower.
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New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025
Much of Peter Finch's raging wildfire of a performance is delivered in extended monologues, but the nuanced Australian actor portrays the man's brokenness even during his horsepower speeches.
—EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
By way of comparison, the most potent version of Porsche’s electric Taycan, the Turbo GT, is a similarly-sized sedan that produces 1,019 horsepower, sprints to 60 mph in 2.1 seconds and has a top speed of 190 mph, yet costs from $230,000.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Other plus points are more horsepower than anyone reasonably needs and reasonably quick fast charging.
—Chad Kirchner, Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025
Much of Peter Finch's raging wildfire of a performance is delivered in extended monologues, but the nuanced Australian actor portrays the man's brokenness even during his horsepower speeches.
—EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
By way of comparison, the most potent version of Porsche’s electric Taycan, the Turbo GT, is a similarly-sized sedan that produces 1,019 horsepower, sprints to 60 mph in 2.1 seconds and has a top speed of 190 mph, yet costs from $230,000.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Other plus points are more horsepower than anyone reasonably needs and reasonably quick fast charging.
—Chad Kirchner, Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsepower
Noun
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This dispatchable energy from batteries stabilizes the U.S. power supply.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lastly, love it or hate it, but the return to office is in full swing, meaning WFH loungewear is taking a backseat to power suits, both on your feed and in real life.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The world needs energy projects given its growing needs.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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In a Wednesday call, the leaders discussed a partial ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine that would involve both countries refraining from attacking the other's energy infrastructure, including nuclear power plants and oil refineries.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Agam’s absence left a gaping hole in her family, but her siblings carried her strength.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Haidt then gave us the helpful analogy of the emotional elephant for System 1 and the rational rider for System 2, illustrating that the enormity and strength of the elephant suggest that when the elephant and rider are in conflict, the elephant always wins.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Protein is important for muscle health and helps build bones, cartilage, skin, and blood.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Bromelain’s anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects are often used to treat sports injuries, bruises, contractures, strains and muscle pulls.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsepower. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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