Definition of drivernext
as in chauffeur
a person who travels by automobile fans arriving by public transportation will find the south entrance most convenient, but drivers will have a choice of entrances

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Recent Examples of driver The company says these measures improve handling precision and strengthen the connection between driver and machine. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Hamlin is trying to become the 31st driver to win three races in a row during NASCAR’s modern era (1972-present). ABC News, 13 June 2026 Da Rin said kidnappings are increasingly occurring in areas of Port-au-Prince once considered safe, with gang members sometimes donning police uniforms and stopping drivers as part of fake operations. CBS News, 13 June 2026 The driver of the vehicle was also shot in the hands, police said. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver
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Noun
  • Blake Lively reportedly had her chauffeur bring her bespoke mah-jongg set to a long day of court during her suit against her former co-star Justin Baldoni.
    Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
  • Parents often become champions, supporters, chauffeurs, teachers, and cheerleaders long before anyone else recognizes a child's potential.
    Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Supporters crossed the street chanting songs associated with the Algerian national team while passing motorists responded with honking horns and waves.
    J.M. Banks June 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
  • The words caused motorists to wonder and become intrigued enough to detour.
    Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • That drone’s communication protocols identify the aircraft make, model, and registered operator and pinpoint the drone’s take-off location.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • OpenWorks’ software then fuses data from those sensors to improve detection accuracy and reduce operator workload.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Known for his competitiveness and technical skill, Larson is respected across NASCAR as a true wheelman.
    Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
  • Getaway driver extraordinaire Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway) is a very good wheelman who enjoys being a very good wheelman.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025

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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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