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 report comes as record numbers of drivers have hit the roads during peak holiday periods (about 73 million for Thanksgiving last year alone) and as road trips continue to rate among the most popular ways to travel.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
David Reich with the National Road Safety Foundation said that passengers should call out drivers who are being dangerous behind the wheel.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Highlights include massive 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers performing stunts, such as standing on two wheels and flying through the air in competitions of speed and skill.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Diuguid is President of Penske Racing, having led Porsche Penske Motorsport to back-to-back Rolex 24 at Daytona wins, the 2024 IMSA GTP title, the 2024 WEC Hypercar drivers' championship, and the 2025 Sebring victory with the 963 LMDh.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
When an agent attempted to open the drivers side door of the vehicle, Good put the vehicle into reverse before putting it into drive, according to CBS.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Only one of the drivers stopped to render aid, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
David Reich with the National Road Safety Foundation said that passengers should call out drivers who are being dangerous behind the wheel.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Highlights include massive 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers performing stunts, such as standing on two wheels and flying through the air in competitions of speed and skill.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Diuguid is President of Penske Racing, having led Porsche Penske Motorsport to back-to-back Rolex 24 at Daytona wins, the 2024 IMSA GTP title, the 2024 WEC Hypercar drivers' championship, and the 2025 Sebring victory with the 963 LMDh.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
When an agent attempted to open the drivers side door of the vehicle, Good put the vehicle into reverse before putting it into drive, according to CBS.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Only one of the drivers stopped to render aid, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drivers
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It is placed close to the right-hand turn lane that takes motorists east on MLK toward the massive North Chicago base.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Further south, a 2023 speed study found motorists on Edgewater Drive, just west of Nall Avenue, were cruising through the 30 mile per hour zone at 38 miles per hour.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2026
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Today, the hotel boasts a collection of Rolls-Royce (with chauffeurs, of course) that take guests to explore the region, whether to town or to the beach club.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sean Swayze, a Houston native, was an entertainment Teamster – a member of the Teamsters Union including truck drivers and chauffeurs – according to People.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Drivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drivers. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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