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
Gas prices are around $4 a gallon nationwide, and drivers across Texas are feeling the increase.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Smoke from the Jumping Branch fire has spread for miles, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid parts of NC 80, as well as a Temporary Flight Restriction in the immediate area, McDowell County 911 reports.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
And drivers aren't just getting mad.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In the interim, delivery drivers and journalists walked up to the front door, dropping off parcels and taking photographs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Goldman Sachs said the recent pullback in gold prices was largely in line with historical patterns, citing higher interest rate expectations and market volatility as key drivers behind the decline.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The drivers of the Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Highlander were both hospitalized with minor injuries, while the two other drivers were treated at the scene by Riverside County Fire Department paramedics.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Smoke from the Jumping Branch fire has spread for miles, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid parts of NC 80, as well as a Temporary Flight Restriction in the immediate area, McDowell County 911 reports.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
And drivers aren't just getting mad.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In the interim, delivery drivers and journalists walked up to the front door, dropping off parcels and taking photographs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Goldman Sachs said the recent pullback in gold prices was largely in line with historical patterns, citing higher interest rate expectations and market volatility as key drivers behind the decline.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The drivers of the Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Highlander were both hospitalized with minor injuries, while the two other drivers were treated at the scene by Riverside County Fire Department paramedics.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drivers
Noun
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Enter ComEd, which is driving motorists to consider electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the bridge reopens, there will be railings to separate motorists and pedestrians and an improved pedestrian crossing heading east to make the trail safer.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For example, at a typical airport or corporate drop-off, chauffeurs would get out and open the door for the client.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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Uber is partnering with fleet companies that employ professional chauffeurs to offer trips in luxury vehicles like the Cadillac Escalade, Lucid Air and Lincoln Navigator.—
Natalie Lung,
Bloomberg,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Drivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drivers. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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