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
Operating a motor vehicle without a license.
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Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The largest reduction in deaths last year was among motor vehicle occupants, which fell from a total of 52 people killed in 2024 to 31 in 2025.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
The most recent stat available for motor vehicle thefts, through the first week of December, indicated these types of thefts dropped from 996 incidents in 2024 to 679 reports, nearly a 32% decrease.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
The loss of a rearview camera image would put the vehicles in violation of federal motor vehicle safety rules, NHTSA said.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
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Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The largest reduction in deaths last year was among motor vehicle occupants, which fell from a total of 52 people killed in 2024 to 31 in 2025.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
The most recent stat available for motor vehicle thefts, through the first week of December, indicated these types of thefts dropped from 996 incidents in 2024 to 679 reports, nearly a 32% decrease.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
The loss of a rearview camera image would put the vehicles in violation of federal motor vehicle safety rules, NHTSA said.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor vehicle
Noun
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The video ends with the sound of the SUV crashing into a parked car.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plaut aims to simplify the flying experience by utilizing software that mirrors a car rather than a traditional airplane.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Investigators determined that four teenage boys were waiting for a bus at the Transit Mall when they were accosted by two young adult men wearing ski masks and dark clothing.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Check your flight status with the FAA before leaving home to see if your flight has been delayed or cancelled, the automobile association said, and stay updated through your airline’s app or alerts.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Another worker operates the machine’s main controller, using a programming scheme for 3D printers called G-code to tell the printer what to build and how to build it.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Either can cause buildup in both machines and on clothes.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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And the boy looked at this giant peppermint on the wheels and felt pride.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Motor vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20vehicle. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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