motor vehicles

plural of motor vehicle

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Recent Examples of motor vehicles There were 407 traffic stops and 144 traffic services, which includes debris removal, assisting with disabled or hazardous motor vehicles, according to state police on Friday. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2026 Monitor motor vehicles Dark features of a car, such as the seat or steering wheel, can reach temperatures over 180 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Laura Horne july 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 Visitors played an interactive game to test their knowledge spanning a century of wireless technology, motor vehicles, and mobile communication inventions. Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 3 July 2026 House Bill 500 gives e-bike users the same legal protections from motor vehicles as regular bicyclists and pedestrians. Hali Smith july 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 Wiseman said Canadian officials are more concerned currently with sector-specific tariffs of up to 50 percent on products like steel, aluminum and light motor vehicles. Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 June 2026 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, 8 June 2026 The main roadway is roughly 233 ft (71 m) wide, with pedestrian and cycling pathways, as well as a lane for motor vehicles that's now open, and a light rail line set to be operational later on. New Atlas, 27 May 2026 Families who didn’t realize the power of the bikes or motor vehicles their children were riding were often surprised to find themselves in an emergency room, the doctor said. Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor vehicles
Noun
  • Only cars with these passes can access roads near the stadium.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • His solution was to adapt the sliding block puzzle game Rush Hour, in which players move toy cars and trucks around to create a path for one main car to exit the puzzle.
    Peter Jurich, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • As with any Olympics, the 15,000 athletes and 25,000 broadcasters and journalists will ride buses in dedicated lanes.
    Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • For the next three decades, this logo would be Toyota’s primary identifier on automobiles, undergoing only minor modifications in font style and color for aesthetics and consumer appeal.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
  • Proliferation of automobiles and coal as an energy source combined with an absence of meaningful emission standards caused dangerously polluted air.
    Rebecca Florsheim, STAT, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • In practice, that means finding improvements by rearranging machines, charting new workflows, and adding automation—not pushing workers to rush.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • That kind of preparation could eventually help machines like this home robot designed to cook, clean and handle the clutter and surprises found in everyday homes.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Indeed, the Vienna rode quite well thanks to its larger wheels, fairly wide tires, and neutral geometry.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • 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, 15 July 2026

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“Motor vehicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20vehicles. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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