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as in raced
to proceed or move quickly
effortlessly motored past the other runners for a first-place finish
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Recent Examples of motored
Over the Moon motored from Homewood Marina, a docking facility on the lake’s west shore below the ski hill of the same name, cruising south across a then calm lake to picturesque Emerald Bay.
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Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Brian said that his wife fell overboard from their eight-foot dinghy while the couple motored back to their yacht, Soulmate, off the coast of Elbow Cay around dusk.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Of the last four Formula 1 races in Miami Gardens, two Miami Grands Prix and two F1 Sprints, McLaren’s motored to four wins, including three consecutive 1-2 finishes.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Big boats from the German Federal Coast Guard then motored by in an attempt to dislodge the whale with its wake.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Rahm motored along, and so did his Legion XIII team, which won for the first time this year.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Route 66 Car Museum takes you on a century-long trip through automotive history; its collection of more than 75 classic cars includes the kind of models that motored down the Mother Road in its heyday.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
With water temperatures in the low 60’s and only four hours left to fish, Bennett and Shad motored over to a new spot on the west end of the lake where the water was shallower.
—Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
Aberg was 5 under through his opening four holes and motored his way around the TPC Sawgrass with one amazing shot after another.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Brian said that his wife fell overboard from their eight-foot dinghy while the couple motored back to their yacht, Soulmate, off the coast of Elbow Cay around dusk.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Of the last four Formula 1 races in Miami Gardens, two Miami Grands Prix and two F1 Sprints, McLaren’s motored to four wins, including three consecutive 1-2 finishes.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Big boats from the German Federal Coast Guard then motored by in an attempt to dislodge the whale with its wake.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Rahm motored along, and so did his Legion XIII team, which won for the first time this year.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Route 66 Car Museum takes you on a century-long trip through automotive history; its collection of more than 75 classic cars includes the kind of models that motored down the Mother Road in its heyday.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
With water temperatures in the low 60’s and only four hours left to fish, Bennett and Shad motored over to a new spot on the west end of the lake where the water was shallower.
—Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
Aberg was 5 under through his opening four holes and motored his way around the TPC Sawgrass with one amazing shot after another.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motored
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Lee became the first Giants hitter to be credited with one against the Dodgers since 1981, when Larry Herndon raced around the bases against Fernando Valenzuela at Candlestick Park.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The sound was moving, and Larry raced for our plane and turned on the emergency transmitter.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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Qassem and Hanan drove from one hospital to another, trying to find Malak, while Ali stayed behind and kept looking for Zahra.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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In the Patriot League, Madison Adams went 3-for-3 with two triples and drove in two runs, backing Caroline Arruda’s 11 strikeouts as Marshfield blanked Plymouth North 11-0.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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Initially, the Tahoe slowed, but then sped away, reaching speeds of 80 mph in a 35 mph zone.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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The air was warm and breezy as Martin Lisius sped northeast on Texas 25, near Archer City, in his Acura MDX.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The Household Cavalry, on dark horses and with brightly shining breastplates, trotted past, jingling like a cutlery drawer.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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So when Lozano trotted onto a pitch in Indio in a public preseason match involving San Diego FC, the serenading began.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Her friend hurried over, not to look up, but to look down — both of them staring at a glowing screen while, just beyond them, Crux was visible in the night sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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The state legislature hurried to pass a law giving fertility clinics legal immunity.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Here was a man who had conquered eight halls of fame, had traveled the world many times over, and nothing compared to his home.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Prosecutors allege Gitesatani traveled to Los Angeles to attend the protest.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Wittorp scurried over to a curtained side entrance.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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After Malik closed out the fundraiser with a stump speech calling for taxing the rich, Johnson drove off in a black Porsche Cayenne, and a plump rat scurried by the venue’s entrance.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Longet and Williams were watching the speech from the senator's suite a few floors above and later rushed to the Good Samaritan Hospital to be with the Kennedy family until he was pronounced dead on June 6.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Some parents fear the damage is already done, while others are worried that the process feels rushed, but almost everybody has concerns about a technology that expands exponentially every day.—
Doug Williams,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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“Motored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motored. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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