Definition of motoristnext
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 The storm is expected to snarl roads into the Sierra Nevada, and require motorists to put chains on their tires. Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 Additionally, custom signage was later added to direct motorists where to go to access Perfect Blend (image is attached). Olivia Young, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 The final exit for eastbound motorists before the I-80 closure will be at Vermont Street. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 The department advised motorists to exercise caution and prepare for delays. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motorist
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driver
Noun
  • The Front Row Fords almost always have speed on this type of track, which played a big part in why all three drivers had a top-10 finish last year in one of Talladega’s two races.
    Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The department’s news release about the fire included a reminder for drivers to use caution when pulling over near dry grass or vegetation.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/motorist. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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