as in driver
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 motorist Besides the wholesale levy that’s added to the price when fuel is delivered to the station, the state adds a retail tax — a flat, 25-cents-per-gallon — when motorists purchase the gas. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025 The runners brought traffic to a halt, and motorists joined in the celebration, honking their horns in support. Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025 Four bold, jarring billboards put up in Milwaukee by a national Jewish group ask Summerfest attendees and local motorists to imagine being victims in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025 Maryland motorists can expect to pay more to renew their vehicle registrations after a fee increase takes effect on Tuesday. Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for motorist
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  • Since opening in 2010, Marina Bay Sands—which was developed at a cost of $5.6 billion—has been a key growth driver for Las Vegas Sands.
    Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas is the chief driver of the climate crisis.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 July 2025

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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorist. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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