Definition of drivernext
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 driver was pronounced dead at the scene, the report said. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026 Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026 Magnificent 7 Despite losing its crown for fastest earnings growth to energy this quarter, technology companies are critical drivers of earnings growth and account for a significant percentage of the S&P 500’s market capitalization. Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 The lucky break allowed Kevin to quit his job as a bus driver. Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver
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Noun
  • Ahmed, a 27-year-old private chauffeur, stayed by her side.
    Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 21 June 2026
  • What if that got replaced by a chauffeur, caviar, spa treatments and a more expeditious TSA service?
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Mount Aukum Road was closed to southbound motorists at the community of Pleasant Valley, preventing travel into the fire zone.
    Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Police officers are encouraged to use their judgment and, when appropriate, provide motorists with warnings as part of the Department’s commitment to fair, impartial and community-oriented policing.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Fourth-generation co-owner-operator and president Brian Knoebel remembers growing up in the Elysburg, Pennsylvania, park as a kid in the 1970s.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • For example, Israeli cybersecurity, Silicon Valley and, increasingly, certain pockets of Africa, India and Southeast Asia where operator density compounds.
    Abe Ankumah, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Known for his competitiveness and technical skill, Larson is respected across NASCAR as a true wheelman.
    Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
  • Getaway driver extraordinaire Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway) is a very good wheelman who enjoys being a very good wheelman.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025

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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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