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Recent Examples of motorist
In California, motorists are paying $6 a gallon for gasoline.
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USA Today, 18 May 2026
Overnight motorists were advised to expect delays and to drive with caution.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
When asked about reports that the bus had stopped on the railway tracks and that the barriers, used to keep motorists away from the tracks when the trains are passing, may not have lowered properly, Siripong said the matter still needs to be investigated.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
That is to keep officers really looking for other violations to pull someone over on a tag violation; some lawmakers were concerned about Black and Hispanic motorists getting disproportionately stopped for this.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
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USA Today, 18 May 2026
Overnight motorists were advised to expect delays and to drive with caution.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
When asked about reports that the bus had stopped on the railway tracks and that the barriers, used to keep motorists away from the tracks when the trains are passing, may not have lowered properly, Siripong said the matter still needs to be investigated.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
That is to keep officers really looking for other violations to pull someone over on a tag violation; some lawmakers were concerned about Black and Hispanic motorists getting disproportionately stopped for this.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motorist
driver
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There’s also a lifestyle concierge to help book all sorts of experiences or answer any questions, from arranging a tour of Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul to coordinating a private driver to Teotihuacán.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Two people were killed and three others are in critical condition after a driver lost control and struck pedestrians on a sidewalk in New York City on Friday evening, according to police.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorist. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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