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
Investigators allege Sanchez-Munoz opened fire on motorists at multiple locations along Interstate 70, Interstate 670 and other roadways as soccer fans traveled to Kansas City Stadium for the city’s first FIFA World Cup match.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Officers also will distribute educational materials about the dangers of driving under the influence to motorists who pass through the checkpoint.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told Putin on Tuesday that officials were considering suspending diesel fuel exports to protect the country’s motorists, adding to ongoing bans on the export of jet fuel and gasoline, according to the Tass news agency.
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Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Metro Atlanta motorists can expect gasoline prices to continue to fall for the Fourth of July holiday, a busy time for travel, especially as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday.
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Amy Wenk,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
Those were snapped up immediately following their release on an official messaging app channel, and motorists lined up for hours, waiting to refuel.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
Instead, falling gas tax revenues are replaced by a collection of arbitrary fees, sending no clear message to motorists.
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George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
The overcrossing was designed to provide animals with a safer route across the highway while also reducing collisions involving motorists.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Law enforcement officials said driving at such speeds puts other motorists at significant risk.
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Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Officers also will distribute educational materials about the dangers of driving under the influence to motorists who pass through the checkpoint.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told Putin on Tuesday that officials were considering suspending diesel fuel exports to protect the country’s motorists, adding to ongoing bans on the export of jet fuel and gasoline, according to the Tass news agency.
—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Metro Atlanta motorists can expect gasoline prices to continue to fall for the Fourth of July holiday, a busy time for travel, especially as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday.
—
Amy Wenk,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
Those were snapped up immediately following their release on an official messaging app channel, and motorists lined up for hours, waiting to refuel.
—
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Instead, falling gas tax revenues are replaced by a collection of arbitrary fees, sending no clear message to motorists.
—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
The overcrossing was designed to provide animals with a safer route across the highway while also reducing collisions involving motorists.
—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Law enforcement officials said driving at such speeds puts other motorists at significant risk.
—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motorists
drivers
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
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Carriage drivers spent days going over safety rules and protocols in response to the death of Romanch Mahajan, who was fatally injured on a ride through the park with his family.
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“Motorists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorists. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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