as in drivers
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 motorists
Experts say motorists could face even higher prices within days, with De Haan predicting that the price could jump by 30 cents a gallon by the end of the week.
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Heath Kalb, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Why does the state threaten to shut down Tri-Rail and yet seems to have an unlimited budget for motorists, even though train travel is far safer and much better for the environment than driving?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
But at least for now, Hackett said, motorists should not worry about fuel supplies.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 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
After the officer left, emergency calls were made by passing motorists concerned for Sanchez’s safety.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Crews were expected to continue working through the night on cleanup efforts, but officials said low temperatures and winds could cause roads to be slippery, so motorists should be cautious.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Rhode Island State Police has called in extra troopers who will be monitoring the highways and assisting motorists.
—Lynne Sullivan, The Providence Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
The latest deluge of rain has made getting around Los Angeles doubly difficult for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Heath Kalb, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Why does the state threaten to shut down Tri-Rail and yet seems to have an unlimited budget for motorists, even though train travel is far safer and much better for the environment than driving?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
But at least for now, Hackett said, motorists should not worry about fuel supplies.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 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
After the officer left, emergency calls were made by passing motorists concerned for Sanchez’s safety.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Crews were expected to continue working through the night on cleanup efforts, but officials said low temperatures and winds could cause roads to be slippery, so motorists should be cautious.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Rhode Island State Police has called in extra troopers who will be monitoring the highways and assisting motorists.
—Lynne Sullivan, The Providence Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
The latest deluge of rain has made getting around Los Angeles doubly difficult for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motorists
drivers
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With Monday evening performances canceled and piles of snow keeping pedestrians and drivers at bay, total grosses fell to $26,036,589 for the week ending March 1, down from $32M the previous week.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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Chabarria recommends drivers to shop around for different gas prices, as prices are constantly fluctuating.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Motorists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorists. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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