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
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Many drivers were able to keep their tires intact for another run or brought a spare set.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The four drivers were cited for infractions including a broken headlight, no insurance, speeding and no seatbelt.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 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
Fernando Alonso’s spin into the barriers on lap 34, which brought out the safety car, interrupted a lengthy run on intermediate tires, allowing the two McLaren drivers to pull away from Verstappen and the rest of the field.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Strong winds will be a concern throughout the day, Sellers said, and drivers should be cautious during their morning commutes.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Many drivers were able to keep their tires intact for another run or brought a spare set.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The four drivers were cited for infractions including a broken headlight, no insurance, speeding and no seatbelt.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 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
Fernando Alonso’s spin into the barriers on lap 34, which brought out the safety car, interrupted a lengthy run on intermediate tires, allowing the two McLaren drivers to pull away from Verstappen and the rest of the field.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Strong winds will be a concern throughout the day, Sellers said, and drivers should be cautious during their morning commutes.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drivers
motorists
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In 1958, a much larger rear window gave view to impatient motorists arears, and carried through to the end of production.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dense fog shrouded parts of seven states on Wednesday morning, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue numerous dense fog advisories to warn motorists to take precautions as visibility would be poor.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Drivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drivers. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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