as in motorists
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 drivers
In Sacramento, drivers who park within 25 feet of a crosswalk — or 15 feet if the curb has a pedestrian extension or bump-out — could be fined $25, regardless of whether there is a sign or other indication that prohibits parking.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And of the droves of drivers pulled over that night, only a handful were issued traffic citations.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
The platforms may also impact Detroit motorists as buses park momentarily in the right-hand lane to let in passengers, but Cramer hopes drivers will be mindful of the change.
—Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The transportation department also reminded drivers to never get behind the wheel while impaired.
—AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Has Calik Denim experienced any contraction in business, and if so, what have been the main drivers behind it?
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
Trumbull is the oldest continuing reservation in the state since 1659 and has over 200 people in its tribe including teachers, postal workers, school bus drivers, nurses, construction workers and state workers.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And of the droves of drivers pulled over that night, only a handful were issued traffic citations.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
The platforms may also impact Detroit motorists as buses park momentarily in the right-hand lane to let in passengers, but Cramer hopes drivers will be mindful of the change.
—Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The transportation department also reminded drivers to never get behind the wheel while impaired.
—AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Has Calik Denim experienced any contraction in business, and if so, what have been the main drivers behind it?
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
Trumbull is the oldest continuing reservation in the state since 1659 and has over 200 people in its tribe including teachers, postal workers, school bus drivers, nurses, construction workers and state workers.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drivers
motorists
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Client satisfaction improved by immediately mobilizing preemptive rectifications on the ground, providing a better travel experience to motorists.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Orange barrels and flags across the Treasure Valley have had a lot of motorists seeing red the past couple of years.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Drivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drivers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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