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as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
went shopping for a new automobile at Valley Motors
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
effortlessly motored past the other runners for a first-place finish
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Recent Examples of motor
Anna Meiler, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The compact motor can supply its electric helping hand at up to 160 mph, versus 150 mph before.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
In the red zone with the Broncos motoring on a two-minute drill to end the first half Sunday, Nix stepped up in a collapsing pocket and got dragged down by the Commanders’ Preston Smith.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Jean Charles, 39, of Brockton, pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless motor vehicular homicide and negligent motor vehicle homicide at his arraignment in Suffolk Superior Court.
—Anna Meiler, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The compact motor can supply its electric helping hand at up to 160 mph, versus 150 mph before.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Wall Street motored higher through a remarkably calm summer thanks to euphoria around artificial-intelligence technology and strong profit reports from companies.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
In the red zone with the Broncos motoring on a two-minute drill to end the first half Sunday, Nix stepped up in a collapsing pocket and got dragged down by the Commanders’ Preston Smith.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor
Noun
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Cell phone video captured an out-of-control twin-engine boat spinning in circles off Key Biscayne Saturday morning.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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These buds are powerful enough to block out the roar of a plane engine with active noise cancellation that actually adjusts itself based on the seal in your ear.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alaniz Pineda got out of the car and fired two shots at Canoy’s vehicle.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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From certain angles the car almost resembles a futuristic endurance racer rather than a commuter appliance.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Jeep driver slammed on the breaks and reversed, crashing into the front of Acosta’s patrol car and sped off, leaving the gate pieces on the road.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Beyond fuel concerns, speeding also is a safety risk.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The decision to inaugurate the first urban Six Senses property in Rome was partially driven by the owner’s love of all things Italian and is part of a new drive to bring sanctuaries to bigger cities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For a more active approach to wellbeing, the second-floor gym offers treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight-training equipment, and hosts yoga and pilates sessions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The two-tone speed machine utilized a lot of pre-existing hardware but did feature an all-new chassis and composite bodywork, made from a mixture of carbon fiber and Kevlar.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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This quote is typically associated with marketing for ultra high end bespoke automobiles that emphasize similarly unmatched craftsmanship of watches and cars.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Relatedly, automobiles are more fuel-efficient, so motorists don't have to fill up as frequently, ClearBridge Investments analyst Josh Jamner points out.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Families raced to the airport as divers searched the icy Potomac.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the pictures of Jane and Adam in her wallet in the safe triggered a wave of negative thoughts racing through my mind.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Building on the buzz surrounding Ouai, Atkin founded Mane, a hair tools brand this time, in 2023.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The pioneering program started with a fleet of black and white robots from Starship Technologies tooling around the campus at the University of Illinois Chicago.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Motor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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