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
In Texas, the difference between recovering damages after motor vehicle accidents and walking away with nothing can hinge on a single percentage.
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K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The driver of the moped received a summons for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and uninsured motor vehicle.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Giblin was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and grand theft of a motor vehicle.
—Alyssa Dzikowski, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Any reimbursements by the federal government would go into the general revenue fund, not back into the emergency trust fund, and money couldn’t be used on aircraft, boats or motor vehicles.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The driver of the moped received a summons for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and uninsured motor vehicle.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Giblin was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and grand theft of a motor vehicle.
—Alyssa Dzikowski, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Any reimbursements by the federal government would go into the general revenue fund, not back into the emergency trust fund, and money couldn’t be used on aircraft, boats or motor vehicles.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor vehicle
Noun
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For example, all three versions state that the visitors arrived early and sat outside in the car, rehearsing.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ask the hotel about its car service to the airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Following his conviction, Kimble and a handful of others walked outside the brick building to be loaded on a bus bound for Menard Correctional Center.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Humanoid robots are expected to be introduced first in manufacturing industries such as automobile factories and in logistics, where many tasks are simple and repetitive.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The animal, discovered among a shipment of automobiles, is now being cared for at the Bronx Zoo.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though each room also provides complimentary waters, plus coffee pods and a Nespresso machine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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To protect these fragile machines, developers are supposed to invest in expensive battery storage or grid backups, ultimately driving up production costs and stalling the transition to affordable green fuel.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The amendment allows a property owner to put two ADUs or tiny homes on wheels on lots.—
Mark Dee
March 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Motor vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20vehicle. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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