motorists

plural of motorist
as in drivers
a person who travels by automobile environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels

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Recent Examples of motorists The weather service advises that motorists exercise caution when driving through fog and be prepared for quick changes in visibility over short distances. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2024 The street, which previously only allowed vehicles to travel westbound, now allows drivers to head to the Highlands from downtown and aims to make travel safer for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024 When Louisville's growth branched out to suburban areas in the mid-20th century, one-way streets were embraced for their efficiency, helping motorists get to their destination faster ,according to a study from 2009. Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024 Getting near the airport from Southwest Minneapolis wasn't bad, but the last stretch on 34th Avenue was white knuckles as motorists — not used to seeing bicyclists — zoomed by me. Nick Halter, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024 Sunday’s price was 5 cents more than this time a month ago, but 21 cents less than a year ago, with motorists in Michigan paying an average of $52 for a full 15-gallon tank. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 30 Sep. 2024

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“Motorists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorists. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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