as in cars
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 vehicles
There were 407 traffic stops and 144 traffic services, which includes debris removal, assisting with disabled or hazardous motor vehicles, according to state police on Friday.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 July 2026
Monitor motor vehicles Dark features of a car, such as the seat or steering wheel, can reach temperatures over 180 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
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Laura Horne
july 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
House Bill 500 gives e-bike users the same legal protections from motor vehicles as regular bicyclists and pedestrians.
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Hali Smith
july 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Wiseman said Canadian officials are more concerned currently with sector-specific tariffs of up to 50 percent on products like steel, aluminum and light motor vehicles.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Note that Cades Cove Loop Road doesn't allow motor vehicles on Wednesdays from May through September, so cyclists and pedestrians can have the road all to themselves.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The main roadway is roughly 233 ft (71 m) wide, with pedestrian and cycling pathways, as well as a lane for motor vehicles that's now open, and a light rail line set to be operational later on.
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New Atlas,
27 May 2026
Families who didn’t realize the power of the bikes or motor vehicles their children were riding were often surprised to find themselves in an emergency room, the doctor said.
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Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
If passed, Initiative 175 would direct the spending of our fuel excise taxes and sales taxes on motor vehicles on roads to be exclusively on transportation and the State Patrol.
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Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 July 2026
Monitor motor vehicles Dark features of a car, such as the seat or steering wheel, can reach temperatures over 180 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
—
Laura Horne
july 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
House Bill 500 gives e-bike users the same legal protections from motor vehicles as regular bicyclists and pedestrians.
—
Hali Smith
july 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Wiseman said Canadian officials are more concerned currently with sector-specific tariffs of up to 50 percent on products like steel, aluminum and light motor vehicles.
—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Note that Cades Cove Loop Road doesn't allow motor vehicles on Wednesdays from May through September, so cyclists and pedestrians can have the road all to themselves.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The main roadway is roughly 233 ft (71 m) wide, with pedestrian and cycling pathways, as well as a lane for motor vehicles that's now open, and a light rail line set to be operational later on.
—
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
Families who didn’t realize the power of the bikes or motor vehicles their children were riding were often surprised to find themselves in an emergency room, the doctor said.
—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
If passed, Initiative 175 would direct the spending of our fuel excise taxes and sales taxes on motor vehicles on roads to be exclusively on transportation and the State Patrol.
—
Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor vehicles
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Finally, more and more of these electric bicycles are going as fast as cars on streets where the speed limit is 25 or 30 mph.
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From working on cars in Ireland to preparing to tee it up alongside the world’s best at The Open, David Howard has reached his first major while taking up to 30 tablets a day.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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More cruise calls can mean more buses, more pressure on port infrastructure, and more local debate about pollution, traffic, and the balance between tourism and everyday life.
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The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.
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This evolution has already occurred in sectors such as automobiles, batteries, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
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In the suburbs and across major cities, the buzzing machines are everywhere.
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Rather than presenting those machines in isolation, Karl Mayer has tied recent launches back to the TIC and its collaborative development model.
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To turn the rudder, six cadets must man three massive wheels made of wood and copper.
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Apollo 3 will offer both bipedal and wheeled configurations, with wheels providing efficiency and regulatory compliance for initial industrial deployments, while bipedal versions target broader applications.
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“Motor vehicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20vehicles. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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