motorcades

Definition of motorcadesnext
plural of motorcade
as in fleets
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management the next part of the parade was a motorcade of fire engines

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Noun
  • Under human supervision, the Waymo fleets started mapping popular ride-share roadways in neighborhoods like Gaslamp Quarter, downtown, Grant Hill, Logan Heights and Pacific Beach — but not as far north as La Jolla.
    Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Scrutiny on oversight decisions Following the crash, UPS and FedEx temporarily grounded their MD-11 fleets.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In several countries, parades, processions, or community events are also organized.
    Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The island-wide celebration includes concerts, parades, cultural activities, and pageants, while numerous fairs celebrate the best in local art and culture.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In several countries, parades, processions, or community events are also organized.
    Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Vehicles that lead funeral processions can now use either a flashing amber or purple light.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Motorcades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorcades. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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