Examples of motorist in a Sentence
When our car broke down, we were helped by a passing motorist.
environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels
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The investigation into the motorist’s death is still ongoing.
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Bella Monaco, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Once completing the donation, motorists must then bring their receipt of donation to their license office, Chaney said.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Making matters worse, Florida doesn’t require any driver to carry uninsured motorist coverage.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The bill proposed a modification to Section 3629 of Title 36, which exempts uninsured motorist claims from a 15% interest penalty when consumers successfully sue an insurance company.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 3 Feb. 2026
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Bella Monaco, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Once completing the donation, motorists must then bring their receipt of donation to their license office, Chaney said.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Making matters worse, Florida doesn’t require any driver to carry uninsured motorist coverage.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The bill proposed a modification to Section 3629 of Title 36, which exempts uninsured motorist claims from a 15% interest penalty when consumers successfully sue an insurance company.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
ˈmōt-ə-rəst 
: a person who travels by automobile
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