as in chauffeur
a person who travels by automobile
fans arriving by public transportation will find the south entrance most convenient, but drivers will have a choice of entrances
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Recent Examples of driver
The evidence is overwhelming that poverty is a key driver of the recent and unprecedented uptick in irregular immigration.
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Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Winds and hazardous Roads The northern Rockies and High Plains, including Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, and Iowa, have already seen powerful winds on Thursday, posing a serious risk to drivers.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
In July, nearly 1.85 million Tesla models were recalled because of concerns over a hood issue that could cause the vehicle's driver to crash.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The company offers premium automotive tools at affordable prices, making driver safety and preparedness more accessible to all.
—Kyle J. Russell, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Winds and hazardous Roads The northern Rockies and High Plains, including Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, and Iowa, have already seen powerful winds on Thursday, posing a serious risk to drivers.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
In July, nearly 1.85 million Tesla models were recalled because of concerns over a hood issue that could cause the vehicle's driver to crash.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The company offers premium automotive tools at affordable prices, making driver safety and preparedness more accessible to all.
—Kyle J. Russell, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver
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First class on Air France from Paris to Kennedy, however, comes with chauffeur service to the airport, a concierge to handle your luggage, amenities like pajamas and Sisley toiletries, and yes, champagne.Debra Kamin, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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And customers who don’t use the chauffeur service can opt to receive up to 20 percent off the company’s cruise-only fare.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2024
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In late May 2022, a civilian called 911 to report a motorist was asleep in a vehicle at a stoplight.Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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The 24-year-old was allegedly driving recklessly – speeding and passing in a no-passing zone – when another motorist who was swerving to avoid Lacy crashed head-on into another vehicle.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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An investigation is underway to find the operator of a private drone that collided with a firefighting aircraft battling the blazes in Los Angeles on Thursday, the FBI said.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Quarry operators provided assistance during the excavation, including specialized equipment such as excavators and rock saws.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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After his son is violently murdered and his business collapses, an encounter with an old friend from his days as a wheelman resurfaces old habits, sending Gracian on a high-stakes collision course with a violent criminal syndicate.Peter White, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
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The 75-year-old wheelman somehow survived the dramatic 300-mph wreck that also saw his vehicle bounce off a pair of concrete guard walls.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 June 2024
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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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