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 Caltrans told motorists to expect significant delays and urged them to take alternative routes if possible. —

Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 The extra weight of EVs and a lack of an electric vehicle equivalent to federal gas tax fees could shift more of the road-repair burden on American motorists who drive gas cars. —

Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 The bridge, which carries over 30,000 motorists a day, is expected to be closed for four to five years beginning in early 2027. —

Shelley Nelson, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026 Relief at the pump isn't expected soon though for Indiana motorists. —

John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motorist

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driver

Noun

The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
California Highway Patrol officers told CBS LA that the driver was wanted for robbery, but did not provide further details.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026