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 Ensure sober drivers or alternative modes of transportation are set up in advance for guests who are planning to drink alcoholic beverages. Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026 Companies facing higher transportation costs often seek greater efficiency in their logistics networks. Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026 Orcutt is a long time transportation reform advocate and was NYC DOT’s policy director from 2007-2014. Jon Orcutt, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026 The Senate wants to spend more on Everglades restoration and transportation while the House wants to deliver a larger sales tax savings package. Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transportation
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Noun
  • Tokyo’s Imperial Palace is under 15 minutes by bike from the hotel’s lobby, while Haneda Airport is around a 20-minute taxi ride away (Narita Airport is closer to an hour).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Kennywood is opening in just one month, and the park on Thursday revealed what's new in the way of food, festivals and rides.
    Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Ghazali fatally shot himself after he got stuck in his vehicle and the engine caught fire, said Jennifer Runyan, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Detroit field office.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Complimentary ski shuttles run every half hour to the slopes during the winter and transport guests to Main Street in the evenings, while the free city bus stops at the hotel on a frequent schedule.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
  • According to the lawsuit, Robison warned supervisors about problems including debris left in horses' hooves, untreated infections, unsafe transport conditions, and officers using improper riding techniques.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026

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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportation. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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