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 After speeding through streets in Sherman Oaks and Studio City, the driver suddenly pulled over to the side of the road. Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026 The driver of the pickup truck almost immediately opened his door, but the status of the driver in the SUV was not known. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026 Rajah Caruth, a 23-year-old driver from Atlanta, is second with 82 points, followed closely by Sheldon Creed and Jesse Love. Kevin Lyttle, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026 The driver of the pickup stayed at the scene and spoke with investigators. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver
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Noun
  • There are some AIs hiding amongst Night City itself, though, including a sentient vending machine, and everyone's favorite Taxi operator, Delamain, who runs an entire chauffeur service in secret.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Chevy Suburban/GMC Tahoe/Cadillac Escalade has replaced limousines as the chauffeur’s car of choice, and the rise of overlanding (which got a big boost during the pandemic) has meant that SUVs are being used off-road more than ever.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The price of gas that flows into American motorists' tanks depends partly on the flow of oil tankers at the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
    Noel Brennan, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Why does the state threaten to shut down Tri-Rail and yet seems to have an unlimited budget for motorists, even though train travel is far safer and much better for the environment than driving?
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Any of these pieces of equipment in the hands of a skilled operator should be able to make quick work of an average-sized stump.
    Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Swiss-Italian operator MSC Cruises said its vessel, the MSC Euribia, is remaining in Dubai following guidance from US regional military authorities, according to Reuters.
    Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 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 6 Mar. 2026.

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