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motorized

American  
[moh-tuh-rahyzd] / ˈmoʊ təˌraɪzd /

adjective

  1. (especially of a vehicle) having a motor.


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Marcella Anglada, 61, pulled out her phone and showed Pratt a video of nearby broken sidewalks that she said were impassable in her motorized wheelchair.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

These motorized supports were once reserved for military, heavy industry and mobility rehabilitation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Simi Valley police said that, whether operating bicycles, or electric bicycles or other motorized devices, riders need to “remain alert and attentive near roadways and railroad crossings.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Much like Allen’s abode in Buffalo, it has a sizable pool, which can be accessed via a motorized window wall between the main living area and the backyard.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

A blinding white light, visible for a second, then a motorized whir from inside the camera.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

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