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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
in medieval Europe, furs and forest products from the north were sold in truck for luxury products from the south
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as in garbage
discarded or useless material
filled a dozen large garbage bags with all the truck we collected when we cleaned the place out
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Recent Examples of truck
Double-stack rail is among the most efficient ways to move freight, reducing truck traffic on already congested highways like I-95 and lowering emissions by shifting cargo from road to rail.
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Wes Moore,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
Repossessors and tow-truck drivers work different jobs but use the same equipment.
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Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Pent-up demand for profitable large SUVs and heavy-duty trucks is poised to unlock rapidly.
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Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The two men in the backseat of the truck were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the outlets.
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Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for truck
Wes Moore,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
Repossessors and tow-truck drivers work different jobs but use the same equipment.
—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Pent-up demand for profitable large SUVs and heavy-duty trucks is poised to unlock rapidly.
—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The two men in the backseat of the truck were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the outlets.
—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for truck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truck
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In January 2015, Shirley agreed to a plea deal in exchange for testifying against the Leonard brothers.
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The resulting arguments, trolling and nasty exchanges can signal to the algorithm that the content is engaging, prompting it to show those posts to even more people who are likely to react and further amplify the conversation.
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Decomposing food can release hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas synonymous with landfills and garbage.
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Epidemics, worsened by the unsanitary conditions caused by the mountains of garbage the government has stopped collecting, combine with the shortage of medicines and the dire state of medical facilities.
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Despite the widespread support in the Assembly, the bill faced a wide array of opposition that included trade groups for large social media companies, organizations that support young people and advocates for digital privacy.
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The Philadelphia 76ers made a blockbuster trade with the Boston Celtics Wednesday and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and four draft picks, league sources said.
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Rodríguez denied those claims, saying some remote areas were difficult to reach because roads were blocked by landslides and debris, forcing authorities to rely on motorcycles, drones and satellite imagery.
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Seconds later, a powerful explosion blasted through the doorway, shattering windows and sending vertical blinds and debris flying as firefighters quickly retreated from the building.
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Then add a small buffer for laundry day, new purchases, or seasonal wardrobe swaps.
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Officially, the Clippers acquired an All-Star (Brandon Ingram), a role player (Gradey Dick), unprotected first-round picks (2031, 2033), second-round picks (2030, 2033) and a first-round pick swap (2027) in the deal.
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In the 1980s, the Friends of the LA River pushed to address street runoff and trash that had made the water body infamous.
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In the city of Miami, improperly disposing trash — like taking the trash from one of your homes and throwing it away in another of your property’s bins — can result in a $525 fine.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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Tire pressure sensors are vital to a vehicle’s health, especially when driving on pothole and junk-laden Atlanta streets.
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This brings us to the point that while the project focused on coffee grounds, the technology can be applied to a wide range of high-moisture organic waste, including food waste, agricultural residues, and even sewage sludge.
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For parts of the Massachusetts North Shore, the fate of 4th of July swimming for beachgoers rests on the timeline of temporary pipes being installed to stop a wastewater sewage leak.
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“Truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truck. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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