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motorized

[moh-tuh-rahyzd] / ˈmoʊ təˌraɪzd /
ADJECTIVE
power-driven
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The most recent work, Berenice Olmedo’s “Amalia,” a motorized sculpture of a leg made from medical prostheses, splints and braces, was created in 2021, a comment on difficulties faced by the disabled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

Here, excited conversation isn’t drowned out by pre-movie reels, and the screen is revealed with spectacle when the motorized curtain opens, instead of projecting a slew of advertisements from the moment one enters the auditorium.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

She had a starring role in Josh Margolin’s 2024 movie “Thelma,” an action comedy about an unlikely 93-year-old vigilante who jumps on a motorized scooter to reclaim the money she lost in a scam.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

We set off down the road for the campground and had walked about a quarter of a mile when from behind there was the crunching sound of a motorized vehicle proceeding cautiously through snow.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson