as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
got a license to drive a motor vehicle the minute she turned 16
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Recent Examples of motor vehicle
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said that the two teenagers are known to police, with prior charges related to fleeing police and motor vehicle infractions.
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Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Woods has been involved in several motor vehicle crashes over the years.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But in 2023, after buying three cars from the impound lot, Lusk was indicted and charged with three counts of theft of a motor vehicle and violations of Tennessee’s chop shop laws.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 30 Mar. 2026
The state’s motor vehicle theft rate per capita — 271 per 100,000 residents — was also the sixth worst in the country.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Woods has been involved in several motor vehicle crashes over the years.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But in 2023, after buying three cars from the impound lot, Lusk was indicted and charged with three counts of theft of a motor vehicle and violations of Tennessee’s chop shop laws.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 30 Mar. 2026
The state’s motor vehicle theft rate per capita — 271 per 100,000 residents — was also the sixth worst in the country.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor vehicle
Noun
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Alaniz Pineda got out of the car and fired two shots at Canoy’s vehicle.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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From certain angles the car almost resembles a futuristic endurance racer rather than a commuter appliance.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Buses, trains and automobiles His various modes of transportation along the way have ranged from buses, trains, vans, hitchhiking, horses, motorbikes, slow boats, sea barges, bicycles and even a poultry truck.—
Salma Arafa,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The president’s message was posted shortly after Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas, spoke with Fox Business about the automobile manufacturer’s reshoring strategy.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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For a more active approach to wellbeing, the second-floor gym offers treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight-training equipment, and hosts yoga and pilates sessions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The two-tone speed machine utilized a lot of pre-existing hardware but did feature an all-new chassis and composite bodywork, made from a mixture of carbon fiber and Kevlar.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Especially with everyone thinking black paint and black wheels and all black everything makes for a badass vehicle.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Motor vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20vehicle. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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