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
Avoid excessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles.
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Court records show Armstrong previously pleaded guilty to several charges in Montgomery County, including burglary in 2011 and theft from a motor vehicle in 2012.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2025
Five Kansas City Fire Department employees who have been involved in motor vehicle tragedies or convicted of serious felonies over the years were not disciplined and were allowed to remain on the job, a new court filing reveals.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Kelvin Evans was booked on suspicion of felony motor vehicle theft in connection with the vehicle break-in in Atlanta, where Beyoncé was prepping for shows on her Cowboy Carter Tour.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Court records show Armstrong previously pleaded guilty to several charges in Montgomery County, including burglary in 2011 and theft from a motor vehicle in 2012.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2025
Five Kansas City Fire Department employees who have been involved in motor vehicle tragedies or convicted of serious felonies over the years were not disciplined and were allowed to remain on the job, a new court filing reveals.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Kelvin Evans was booked on suspicion of felony motor vehicle theft in connection with the vehicle break-in in Atlanta, where Beyoncé was prepping for shows on her Cowboy Carter Tour.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 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
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Most notably, Sports Arena Boulevard will be reconfigured with four lanes for cars — compared to six lanes currently — and two bus-only lanes.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Cycling linked with lower dementia risk, study finds Riding a bike is associated with a 19% lower risk of all-cause dementia and a 22% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, compared with taking passive travel modes such as a car, bus or train.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Most recently, luxury automobile manufacturer Jaguar was the victim of an attack, which forced the company to restrict production briefly.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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Here’s yet more proof that no one makes bespoke automobiles like Roll-Royce.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
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Imagine knocking on doors to sell fax machines—then, years later, becoming a billionaire.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the drawbacks of these machines for the wrist—their reliance on a human being as an energy source, their lack of uniformity within identical reference numbers, even their oft-finicky nature—are what gives them their considerable charm.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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View gallery - 12 images The Little Lodge provides a simple cabin-like experience on wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
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Included with the base structure are wheels, parts for the stairs, and flower boxes to add some curb appeal to the exterior.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Motor vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20vehicle. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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