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
The attorney said trees and cars limited the motorists’ ability to see the pedestrian crossing sign that warns of the crosswalk ahead.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
The gas tax suspension was originally supposed to end on May 19, but Governor Brian Kemp extended the relief to help motorists get through Memorial Day weekend.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 June 2026
While motorists may continue to see some short-term relief, some price-cycling states could soon experience another upward swing as retailers run out of room to lower prices further.
—Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Over those 20-some miles, the winding road brings motorists (and cyclists) to some stunning, interesting, and must-see stops.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The lingering trend is the highest gas prices for motorists in the past four years.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Erected in 1941, the pier’s famous blue-and-gold sign — the subject of endless selfies — marks the end of an epic journey that for many motorists is far more than just another road trip.
—Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Four days earlier, a collision between a car and an SUV on Interstate 8 in Lakeside claimed the lives of two motorists.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
This week marked a discouraging milestone for American motorists.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
The gas tax suspension was originally supposed to end on May 19, but Governor Brian Kemp extended the relief to help motorists get through Memorial Day weekend.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 June 2026
While motorists may continue to see some short-term relief, some price-cycling states could soon experience another upward swing as retailers run out of room to lower prices further.
—Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Over those 20-some miles, the winding road brings motorists (and cyclists) to some stunning, interesting, and must-see stops.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The lingering trend is the highest gas prices for motorists in the past four years.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Erected in 1941, the pier’s famous blue-and-gold sign — the subject of endless selfies — marks the end of an epic journey that for many motorists is far more than just another road trip.
—Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Four days earlier, a collision between a car and an SUV on Interstate 8 in Lakeside claimed the lives of two motorists.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
This week marked a discouraging milestone for American motorists.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motorists
drivers
Noun
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Special shoutout goes to the warm and welcoming drivers who bring you to and from the airport (transfers are included in your rate).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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“Motorists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorists. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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