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
Many get into the field by taking auto shop classes in school, though vocational programs and apprenticeships can be a foot in the door, too.
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Sarah Bregel, Parents, 23 July 2025
The trade agreement announced Tuesday by the Trump administration would place 15% tariffs on imports from Japan, including autos and auto parts.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
If American auto plants do go dark, thousands of American auto workers could be negatively impacted due to advancements in automation.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 July 2025
In March, Trump announced a 25% tariff on Canadian car and auto parts, and in June a 50% levy on the country’s steel and aluminum.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 July 2025
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Sarah Bregel, Parents, 23 July 2025
The trade agreement announced Tuesday by the Trump administration would place 15% tariffs on imports from Japan, including autos and auto parts.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
If American auto plants do go dark, thousands of American auto workers could be negatively impacted due to advancements in automation.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 July 2025
In March, Trump announced a 25% tariff on Canadian car and auto parts, and in June a 50% levy on the country’s steel and aluminum.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auto
Noun
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The worker then pointed across the lot to Norman — who was washing someone’s car, tending to his summer job, minding his business.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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The Mustang Stampede celebrates the 1964 creation of the Ford Mustangs and features a parade of cars driving across the Mackinac Bridge, along with food and family-friendly activities, the Bridge Authority's website says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Their vehicles were part of a long line of automobiles lining a block of Genesee Street during Scoop Waukegan over the weekend.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Italy is renowned for its sophisticated style and taste, which permeate various aspects of its culture, including fashion, food, wine, and automobiles.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Recent data from the trade ministry showed that Japan's exports of automobiles, which include cars, buses and trucks, had taken a hit.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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While some cruise lines provide shuttle buses, the walk is straightforward and manageable for most visitors.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Then Google would know her, the machine would let her.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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This illustrative image from October 5, 2021, shows a magnetic resonance imaging machine at Neurospin in Gif-sur-Yvette, southwest of Paris.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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“Auto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auto. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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