drivers

plural of driver
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 He's also advocated for an overhaul of minimum wage laws, including eliminating the lower tipped minimum wage and adding protections for gig workers, such as rideshare and delivery drivers. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Although high prices for diesel and fertilizer were the initial drivers of discontent in the state, Marshall has spent the final two months of his campaign fending off reports of aggressive medical debt collection as an OB-GYN. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026 Even the more likely middle ground could be profoundly transformative for the fashion industry as designers, store managers, lawyers, truck drivers and more all negotiate work life with — what? — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Financial issues forced Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Maserati out of F1, leaving Ferrari as the sole Italian constructor by 1960 with fewer opportunities for Italian drivers. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 The deal drew concern from legislators and delivery drivers, who worried about reduced competition. — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Standing up for carriage drivers cannot mean chaining their futures to a dying trade that risks lives every time a horse panics in traffic. — Al Sharpton, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026 The proposal as written would require the mayor’s office to develop a workforce transition plan for drivers, and includes a measure that would allow the city to consider some kind of compensation for industry workers. — Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Breitling is also letting the drivers of the Valhalla do up the Super Chronomat Automatic 38. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • Brevard County shut down schools for the day and Sheriff Wayne Ivey warned motorists to stay off the road.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Officers will not directly request a digital license, and motorists can always choose to present a physical license or ID.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Character actors, crew members, hairdressers, chauffeurs, and wardrobe girls had no loyalty to Louella, and many were happy to talk to Hedda, who had once been one of them.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026
  • For example, in a small car service company, the founder and a few chauffeurs remember who prefers a quiet ride, a certain route or the car arriving early.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • What should make all hardcore wheelmen and wheelwomen happy is the lack of a huge center screen.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Drivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drivers. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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