as in motorists
a person who travels by automobile
fans arriving by public transportation will find the south entrance most convenient, but drivers will have a choice of entrances
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Recent Examples of drivers
Because the site will be 25 feet below the height of Stamey Farm Road, only about five feet of each building will be visible to drivers, Collard said.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Our approach places greater emphasis on design and marketing as key drivers in new product development, ensuring that innovation connects directly with customer needs and market opportunities.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2005, Caltrans began posting signs on roads that overlap the trail route so drivers could follow it.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
The same tax break on tips could apply to blackjack dealers at the casino — and plumbers, club dancers, washing machine installers, tow truck drivers, tattoo artists, taxi and rideshare drivers, math tutors, yoga instructors, golf caddies, airport shuttle drivers and more.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Trumbull is the oldest continuing reservation in the state since 1659 and has over 200 people in its tribe including teachers, postal workers, school bus drivers, nurses, construction workers and state workers.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Fernando Alonso’s spin into the barriers on lap 34, which brought out the safety car, interrupted a lengthy run on intermediate tires, allowing the two McLaren drivers to pull away from Verstappen and the rest of the field.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Strong winds will be a concern throughout the day, Sellers said, and drivers should be cautious during their morning commutes.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Our approach places greater emphasis on design and marketing as key drivers in new product development, ensuring that innovation connects directly with customer needs and market opportunities.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2005, Caltrans began posting signs on roads that overlap the trail route so drivers could follow it.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
The same tax break on tips could apply to blackjack dealers at the casino — and plumbers, club dancers, washing machine installers, tow truck drivers, tattoo artists, taxi and rideshare drivers, math tutors, yoga instructors, golf caddies, airport shuttle drivers and more.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Trumbull is the oldest continuing reservation in the state since 1659 and has over 200 people in its tribe including teachers, postal workers, school bus drivers, nurses, construction workers and state workers.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Fernando Alonso’s spin into the barriers on lap 34, which brought out the safety car, interrupted a lengthy run on intermediate tires, allowing the two McLaren drivers to pull away from Verstappen and the rest of the field.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Strong winds will be a concern throughout the day, Sellers said, and drivers should be cautious during their morning commutes.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drivers
motorists
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Cooperation from both riders and motorists is needed to ensure a safe event, said Jay Bock, motorcycle safety administrator for the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center, in the release.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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As usual, several streets downtown will be closed or limited to one lane, so motorists are cautioned to take note.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Drivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drivers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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