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as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
went shopping for a new automobile at Valley Motors
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
effortlessly motored past the other runners for a first-place finish
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Recent Examples of motor
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Each electric motor pumps out 335 hp and spools up to an incredible 24,000 rpm, focused more on high-speed lightweight efficiency as opposed to low-end torque.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
But while motoring out in the dark that morning, Pebley, 42, noticed that the throttle on his surface drive motor had started to stick.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
As of early 2024, more than 95% of motor carriers operate 10 or fewer trucks, and around 16% of all drivers are independent owner-operators.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Each electric motor pumps out 335 hp and spools up to an incredible 24,000 rpm, focused more on high-speed lightweight efficiency as opposed to low-end torque.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
Verb
The plot is motored by their deft, defiant mouths.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
But while motoring out in the dark that morning, Pebley, 42, noticed that the throttle on his surface drive motor had started to stick.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor
Noun
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Sharpen mower blades, change engine oil and clean or replace air filters as needed.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Powered by the ever-popular Honda i-VTEC engine, which produces 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, the 9-speed automatic transmission was quiet and had no issues getting up and going.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Many homeowners also opt to spray down their driveways to prevent their car tires from melting.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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Several vehicles, including Collier County Sheriff cars, black SUVs and moving trucks, could be seen entering the facility on Tuesday morning.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Ionic technology, on the other hand, speeds up dry time and cuts frizz (especially helpful in humid weather) but can leave fine hair looking too sleek or limp if overused.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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The film is projected to earn $24 million over the weekend and speed past $107 million by Sunday.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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This economic activity drives growth in industries from retail and automotive to housing and hospitality.—
Ana Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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If a ballot isn't cast in person, as is the case with overseas ballots and absentee ballots, or may have been folded, crumpled or smeared, election workers have to take the ballot submitted and create one on the ballot paper that can be read by the vote-counting machines.—
Tom Sissom,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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Provide confidence scores, user guidance and clear escalation paths so employees know when to trust the machine and when to take control.—
Chris Brown,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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But new automobile sales took four years to regain their pre-recession level even with interest rates of approximately nil.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Kelley himself sits on the state's Motor Vehicle Advisory Board with Morales, which advises the secretary of state on matters related to the regulation of automobile dealers in Indiana.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Although Fraser-Pryce is known for contesting the 200-meter dash at her country’s championships, she’s opted not to race in it this year, following her decision not to do so last year as well.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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His role in Days of Thunder was that of a young driver, Cole Trickle, who was new to racing.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Duran and Valera lived in a Miami bayfront condo and tooled around in a Maserati.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Staying at the legendary Malaysia Hotel (where Tony Wheeler wrote the first Lonely Planet guidebook), tooling around town in tuk-tuks, sipping tom yum gai at a street stall, and making the obligatory pilgrimage to the Grand Palace to view the Emerald Buddha.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Motor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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