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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 vehicles
The road closure only impacts motor vehicles because there is still an outdoor pedestrian road between the terminals.
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In July, Virginia passed a law requiring all passengers to wear seat belts in motor vehicles.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
But beyond that, electric bikes that have batteries with more than 750 watts are considered motor vehicles as defined by state law.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Winners of General Assembly races last year got congratulatory notes from Tony Guerrera, the commissioner of motor vehicles and former legislator.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
And all greenhouse gas standards for new motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines will be repealed, according to the EPA.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Note that Cades Cove Loop Road doesn't allow motor vehicles on Wednesdays from May through September, so cyclists and pedestrians can have the road all to themselves.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
The only immediate change will be an end to any attempts to regulate carbon emissions from motor vehicles, since regulations for power plants had been on hold due to court challenges.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In July, Virginia passed a law requiring all passengers to wear seat belts in motor vehicles.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
But beyond that, electric bikes that have batteries with more than 750 watts are considered motor vehicles as defined by state law.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Winners of General Assembly races last year got congratulatory notes from Tony Guerrera, the commissioner of motor vehicles and former legislator.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
And all greenhouse gas standards for new motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines will be repealed, according to the EPA.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Note that Cades Cove Loop Road doesn't allow motor vehicles on Wednesdays from May through September, so cyclists and pedestrians can have the road all to themselves.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
The only immediate change will be an end to any attempts to regulate carbon emissions from motor vehicles, since regulations for power plants had been on hold due to court challenges.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor vehicles
Noun
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Pick-up locations include Belleville (closest full-size fleets), Toronto Pearson International Airport, or Picton for compact cars.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Hendrick cars could struggle.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Into your Ubers and into your buses and trains, planes and automobiles.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Key industries such as agriculture, construction, automobiles, energy, health care, technology and advanced industries like aerospace and bioscience face the greatest risk from higher tariffs and the potential for retaliatory tariffs abroad.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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,
7 Sep. 2025
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Included in the sale is the Meridian Carry-on, which measures 14 inches wide and 22 inches tall, wheels included.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Religious personalities are among those resurrected by the machines.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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This trend held true on the real-world gaming tests, too; in some cases, the Blade 14 clung even tighter to the other machines.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Motor vehicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20vehicles. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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