DRIVERS Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

drivers

noun

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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nondrivers

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of drivers The three-year FAU/UCF study of 450 seniors in South and Central Florida found that drivers with mild cognitive decline exhibited less control of the gas pedal, took shorter or more fragmented trips, engaged in frequent hard braking, and drove lower average speeds. —

Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026 Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle. —

Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026 That’s not enough for the play drivers. —

Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 May 2026 The Iran war has constrained global oil supplies since breaking out in March, sending gas prices to their highest levels since July 2022 and raising transportation costs for drivers and businesses. —

Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 12 May 2026 Rakers highlighted Nvidia’s Blackwell platform for AI as major drivers of its data center revenue. —

Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 May 2026 Any witnesses or drivers in the area with dashboard camera footage have been asked to contact the Troop E state police barracks in Montville at 800-953-7747. —

Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026 The crisscrossing of driving lanes will be especially frustrating for drivers whose destinations require them to go west from the east side of Fort Lauderdale, and vice versa. —

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026 Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways. —

Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drivers

Noun

Several speakers pointed to a growing body of research showing that minor stops disproportionately affect Black and brown motorists and do little to combat violent crime while eroding public trust.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The full closure is required to safely accommodate heavy equipment operations, provide adequate workspace for crews, and protect motorists.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 May 2026