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 latest deluge of rain has made getting around Los Angeles doubly difficult for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The weather service warned the winds could result in difficult driving conditions for SUVs, vans, RVs and commercial trucks, while reducing visibility for other motorists.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The other two were dragged by the pickup and later freed by motorists and a Caltrans crew, the CHP said.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Potato Hill Road in Boonville remains blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area, police said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
All traffic will be detoured to Laurel Hill Road and there will be traffic control signing patterns to guide motorists through the work zone, according to the DOT.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
These devices are placed throughout cities and towns to help promote safety and efficiency on roads for motorists.
—Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 16 Feb. 2026
An image of the late Juanita Craft, a local civil rights leader, smiles as motorists pass by.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Thornton deputy city attorney Adam Stephens said motorists’ Fourth Amendment rights are not being violated by the city’s Flock camera network.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The weather service warned the winds could result in difficult driving conditions for SUVs, vans, RVs and commercial trucks, while reducing visibility for other motorists.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The other two were dragged by the pickup and later freed by motorists and a Caltrans crew, the CHP said.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Potato Hill Road in Boonville remains blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area, police said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
All traffic will be detoured to Laurel Hill Road and there will be traffic control signing patterns to guide motorists through the work zone, according to the DOT.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
These devices are placed throughout cities and towns to help promote safety and efficiency on roads for motorists.
—Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 16 Feb. 2026
An image of the late Juanita Craft, a local civil rights leader, smiles as motorists pass by.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Thornton deputy city attorney Adam Stephens said motorists’ Fourth Amendment rights are not being violated by the city’s Flock camera network.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motorists
drivers
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His members include special education and teacher aides, cafeteria workers, custodians, gardeners and bus drivers.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Keep your headlights on and activate emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Motorists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorists. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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