Thesaurus results for MOTORIST

motorist

noun

ˈmō-tə-rist

as in driver

a person who travels by automobile environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels

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Recent Examples of motorist In understanding the risk of Houston highway travel, the factors that cause truck accidents to be so dangerous, and what drivers can do to mitigate those factors, motorists can substantially reduce their chances of becoming involved in devastating truck accidents. —

Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026 The boy also collided with another motorist on Laurel Road. —

Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026 In the aftermath of that storm, Wu’s public works department failed to get rid of the snow fast enough to unclog side streets and sidewalks, leaving pedestrians and motorists navigating a dangerous situation in Boston for days. —

Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026 Following the deadly impact, the motorist got out of the SUV and ran away north toward Mission Avenue, said sheriff’s Sgt. —

City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motorist

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driver

Noun

Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2026
Musician Shawn Mendes sat shoulder-to-shoulder with soccer scion and model Romeo Beckham; on his left was young Italian racing driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

— Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026