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
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
The voting panel includes an assortment of the sport’s dignitaries, including but not limited to representatives from NASCAR, track owners, former drivers, former owners, manufacturer representatives, media members and the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion.
—Jeff Siner, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
For many drivers, that's a big deal, Valdez Streaty says, with fuel savings mattering more at a time when car prices are sharply up.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The three-year FAU/UCF study of 450 seniors in South and Central Florida found that drivers with mild cognitive decline exhibited less control of the gas pedal, took shorter or more fragmented trips, engaged in frequent hard braking, and drove lower average speeds.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The Iran war has constrained global oil supplies since breaking out in March, sending gas prices to their highest levels since July 2022 and raising transportation costs for drivers and businesses.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
The voting panel includes an assortment of the sport’s dignitaries, including but not limited to representatives from NASCAR, track owners, former drivers, former owners, manufacturer representatives, media members and the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion.
—Jeff Siner, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
For many drivers, that's a big deal, Valdez Streaty says, with fuel savings mattering more at a time when car prices are sharply up.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The three-year FAU/UCF study of 450 seniors in South and Central Florida found that drivers with mild cognitive decline exhibited less control of the gas pedal, took shorter or more fragmented trips, engaged in frequent hard braking, and drove lower average speeds.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The Iran war has constrained global oil supplies since breaking out in March, sending gas prices to their highest levels since July 2022 and raising transportation costs for drivers and businesses.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drivers
Noun
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The full closure is required to safely accommodate heavy equipment operations, provide adequate workspace for crews, and protect motorists.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The state is planning a $10 million project that will impact two communities and, in addition to replacing outdated infrastructure, the work is intended to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians, records show.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Membership to Club Myttas includes an on-call assistant for booking private chauffeurs, butlers, and chefs.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 May 2026
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Before her death in 1939, Nelle gave the gown to Ethyl-Marie Williams, the wife of one of the Fabyans’ chauffeurs, Bert Williams.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Drivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drivers. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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