Definition of motorcadenext
as in fleet
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management the next part of the parade was a motorcade of fire engines

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Recent Examples of motorcade Spectators stopped to watch as the motorcade headed north along Route 28 over the Bourne Bridge, ending up on the Southeast Expressway to Boston. Steven Levingston, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026 The motorcade followed, disappearing behind the hospital. Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 15 Feb. 2026 She was delayed to the ice after being stuck behind Vice President JD Vance's motorcade. Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026 His large motorcade was spotted delaying traffic around the stadium on Friday. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motorcade
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Noun
  • Starting in 2028, Uber and Rivian will begin launching their autonomous fleets in Miami and San Francisco.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
  • NetJets plans to build a 24-strong fleet of Global 8000 aircraft that will replace the in-service Global 7500 jets.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The complex threats mean that any operation to escort vessels would likely need to go well beyond a traditional convoy of warships travelling ahead of and behind tankers, according to Rowlands.
    Annette Choi, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
  • When their transport convoy is ambushed, the two are forced to run while being shackled to each other and need to work together to reach their destination alive and on time.
    Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • March 27 - April 2, 2026 People around Latin America and the Caribbean marked Holy Week with colorful processions and other traditional displays.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Watch processions of glowing pole lanterns at the Akita Kanto Festival, marvel at the colorful floats of the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri, and see Sendai explode with kaleidoscopic decorations during the Tanabata Festival.
    Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • For a global audience that’s come to associate Nordic TV with an endless parade of noir-ish procedurals, Burden of Justice flips the script, turning the justice system itself into the crime scene.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Motorcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorcade. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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