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as in ride
a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another I'm without transportation tonight, so I can't meet you at the movies

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as in vehicle
something used to carry goods or passengers right now my bike is my only transportation

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Recent Examples of transportation The statute, which was enacted in 1990 and strengthened in 2008, provided protections in the workplace, educational settings, transportation and places of recreation and commerce, among others. Lauren Shallish, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025 Hernandez said one of Trowbridge’s proudest accomplishments included spearheading Ryder — a major transportation and logistics company — to relocate its headquarters to Coral Gables. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025 On the docket for next week: Once more with feeling: The council’s transportation and public works committees meet jointly on Wednesday to discuss the effort to implement Measure HLA, the bus and bike lane measure. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025 The Reading Terminal Market, for instance, is located in downtown Philadelphia, near hotels, transportation arteries and a five-minute walk to City Hall. Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for transportation
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Noun
  • Switching to local currency could save you money ride after ride.
    Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Fittingly, the ride acts as a fundraiser for several organizations focused on psychedelic advocacy, education and research.
    Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Many Cybertruck social media groups contain examples of drivers being targeted for their vehicle of choice, while news reports show multiple dealerships have been victimized by anti-Musk vandals, USA TODAY reported.
    Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Blue Origin is reportedly on track to test its vehicle on the moon's surface later this year.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Netanyahu ordered the military to pick up the intensity of operations after a series of explosions on buses in transport depots close to Tel Aviv on Thursday.
    Raneen Sawafta and James Mackenzie, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Dubai’s various trials are great news for future transport startups that need a test hub, expos and conferences to show off to investors, and a bit of funding.
    Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportation. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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