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
Last year, 69 bears were struck and killed by motor vehicles on Connecticut roads, leading to a high number of fatalities in younger bears.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
In return, Australia would remove over 99% of tariffs on EU goods, particularly dairy, motor vehicles and chemicals.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The current tagline for Lincoln motor vehicles is – Elevate Every Journey.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The bill also had a provision requiring any reimbursements by the federal government to go into the state’s main coffers, not back into the emergency fund, and money couldn’t be used on aircraft, boats or motor vehicles.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The law as it’s written does not require local departments of motor vehicles to proactively revoke or issue new driver’s licenses, said Krystal McFeders, a spokesperson for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Additionally, if trains were to be stopped for more than 40 minutes, the railroad promised to de-couple trains at Grand to allow pedestrians and motor vehicles to move freely at Grand Avenue, the release said.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The Obama-era finding is the legal underpinning of nearly all climate regulations under the Clean Air Act for motor vehicles, power plants and other pollution sources that are heating the planet.
—Matthew Daly The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
The states continue to have the power to regulate greenhouse gases, not from motor vehicles, that's preempted, but in stationary sources, lots of other things, states still have the power, and many states are using that power to regulate their emissions and to encourage more renewable energy.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
In return, Australia would remove over 99% of tariffs on EU goods, particularly dairy, motor vehicles and chemicals.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The current tagline for Lincoln motor vehicles is – Elevate Every Journey.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The bill also had a provision requiring any reimbursements by the federal government to go into the state’s main coffers, not back into the emergency fund, and money couldn’t be used on aircraft, boats or motor vehicles.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The law as it’s written does not require local departments of motor vehicles to proactively revoke or issue new driver’s licenses, said Krystal McFeders, a spokesperson for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Additionally, if trains were to be stopped for more than 40 minutes, the railroad promised to de-couple trains at Grand to allow pedestrians and motor vehicles to move freely at Grand Avenue, the release said.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The Obama-era finding is the legal underpinning of nearly all climate regulations under the Clean Air Act for motor vehicles, power plants and other pollution sources that are heating the planet.
—Matthew Daly The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
The states continue to have the power to regulate greenhouse gases, not from motor vehicles, that's preempted, but in stationary sources, lots of other things, states still have the power, and many states are using that power to regulate their emissions and to encourage more renewable energy.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor vehicles
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In recent years, cities have been living through short storms that turn subway stations into lakes, streets into rivers, cars into boats.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The new cars will be phased in during 2026, replacing 1980s-era railcars.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Diridon Station is now a hub for VTA’s buses and light-rail trains, Caltrain and Amtrak — and one day it may be announced as a stop for BART and high-speed rail.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
4 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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With food, cocktails, an exclusive preview of Concours collector automobiles, entertainment and a live auction.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, two different groups of researchers have just announced advances that notably reduce the gap between theoretical estimates and real machines.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Existing California law does require the election official of any county or city using a voting system to inspect the machines or devices at least once every two years.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
3 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 vehicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20vehicles. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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