Thesaurus results for TRANSPORTATION

transportation

noun

ˌtran(t)s-pər-ˈtā-shən

Definition of transportation

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 Saccani said the consortium estimates production costs have risen about 30%, driven by increases in animal feed, diesel, energy, plastic packaging and transportation. — Giada Zampano, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 The Italian government led by Premier Giorgia Meloni has called an extraordinary Cabinet meeting on Thursday to discuss possible aid measures for the transportation and agriculture sectors. — Giada Zampano, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 According to Géraldine Naja, ESA's director of space transportation, the vehicle's other remaining qualification tests aren't holding back its path to launch. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Reliable transportation infrastructure also protects the people who depend on it most. — Kevin Blackwell, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transportation

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Noun

Since the stadium is north of Paris and not realistically a walkable distance from the city center, transport is required via a short train ride from Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord or Châtelet, or by subway.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Six Flags has not said which other coasters will get seat belts or when the closed rides might reopen.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of ride

Noun

Rioters burned close to 6,000 vehicles and damaged over 1,000 buildings.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
In December 2024, researchers revealed that location information associated with around 800,000 vehicles from Volkswagen Group brands had been left accessible online.

— Mike McRae October 20, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026

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Noun

While agreeing that batteries play a key role in cutting emissions from transport and power generation, the study warns that emissions from producing them could rise sharply if manufacturing expands without cleaner processes.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Premium camping, pre-pitched tents and glamping options will also be offered, alongside transport services from Melbourne and Ararat.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026

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