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 The combination of lower oil costs and improving refinery runs has kept downward pressure on pump prices, giving motorists a welcome reprieve. —

Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026 According to Texas law e-bikes under 28 mph are treated like regular bicycles are regulated the same, meaning must follow the same laws as motorists. —

Mary Ella Hastings june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026 The motorist remained at the scene, according to the witness. —

City News Service, Daily News, 7 June 2026 Another project will cause intermittent traffic breaks near Boca during the day Tuesday through Thursday, causing motorists to undergo delays of up to 30 minutes. —

Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for motorist

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driver

Noun

The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
The driver of the other car ran after the crash, the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

— Victoria Ballard, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026