Definition of transportationnext
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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 Last October, his transportation department froze $16 billion that the Biden Administration had allocated to Gateway, the intricate complex of tracks, bridges, and a new Hudson River tunnel intended to improve rail service between New Jersey and Manhattan. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 Feb. 2026 Staff surveyed infrastructure like roads, stormwater systems and transportation connections and reviewed zoning. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026 The roundabout will be removable and adjustable, not a permanent installation at first, according to Andrew Robertson, a transportation manager for Olathe. Kendrick Calfee february 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026 Her office launched a new transportation program in January, providing free Uber rides for victims and witnesses to get to court; understanding that, for survivors, walking through the courthouse doors can be a barrier on its own. Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transportation
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Noun
  • The service The front desk team is friendly, and partnerships at the pet-friendly hotel include discounts on Alto ride shares.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
  • There are narrated tractor wagon rides giving tours around the fields along with attractions such as the Artist’s Garden, Sweet Pea Maze and Santa’s Playground, along with blueberry picking on certain days.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Another video showed local civilians assisting the airman, placing him into a civilian vehicle, and then transferring him to the Kuwaiti authorities.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Electric vehicle charging is available for no additional fee, plus a Tesla courtesy vehicle is available for around-town travel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Estimated at fewer than 200,000 personnel, the Taliban’s military structure lacks a functional air force, relying instead on a handful of aging Soviet-era attack helicopters and transport aircraft abandoned during the US withdrawal as well as quadcopter drones.
    Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
  • This extends to public areas, FIFA fan fest locations, airports, other transport hubs and vehicles used in competition.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportation. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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