as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
got a license to drive a motor vehicle the minute she turned 16
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Recent Examples of motor vehicle
Volkswagen sold nearly 600,000 diesel motor vehicles with devices designed to cheat federal emissions tests for nitrogen oxides or NOx, according to the settlement.
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Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety IIHS), is an independent organization dedicated to the research and evaluation of motor vehicle safety.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
He was booked for one count of entering an automobile or other motor vehicle with intent to commit theft or felony, according to jail records obtained by PEOPLE.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Avoid excessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety IIHS), is an independent organization dedicated to the research and evaluation of motor vehicle safety.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
He was booked for one count of entering an automobile or other motor vehicle with intent to commit theft or felony, according to jail records obtained by PEOPLE.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Avoid excessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor vehicle
Noun
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During one visit, the business was seen recycling construction, demolition and car debris, according to the lawsuit.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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At age 11, Tim Allen lost his father in a car accident.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other ways to get to Discovery Park include riding Sacramento Regional Transit buses and using taxis or rideshare apps.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The condominium is located minutes from the village via shuttle bus and has a vast game room, hot tubs, and ski lockers big enough to hold our rental equipment from Venture Sports.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Walt Grace Vintage, also in Wynwood, combines classic guitars with automobiles.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Beyond this, chromium shines in decorative chrome plating for automobiles, fixtures, and machinery.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another vending machine at the parlor serves up a variety of soda and juice options including Mountain Dew, coffee and Coca Cola.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The disorder is linked to both open mouth breathing and snoring, and is typically treated with a CPAP machine.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This time the 6-foot-5, 230-pound quarterback showed off his wheels, converting a third-and-9 with a pile-pushing finish to a 20-yard run.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Motor vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20vehicle. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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