truck

noun

Definition of trucknext
1
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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2
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 Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026 Duffy said the move was intended to hold states accountable for ensuring only qualified and properly vetted drivers were allowed behind the wheel of commercial trucks. — Elaine Mallon , James Cirrone , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 The burning husks of large trucks transporting fuel and derailed train cars were filmed and photographed by civilians and Ukrainian military drones, highlighting supply chain disruptions. — Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The driver of a pickup truck veered off the Overseas Highway and into the water in the Florida Keys on Saturday morning, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for truck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truck
  1. exchange
  2. garbage
  3. trade
  4. debris
  5. swap
  6. trash
  7. junk
  8. sewage
Noun
  • In January 2015, Shirley agreed to a plea deal in exchange for testifying against the Leonard brothers.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of exchange
Noun
  • Decomposing food can release hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas synonymous with landfills and garbage.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Sarah Moreno July 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of garbage
Noun
  • 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.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of trade
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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.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of debris
Noun
  • Then add a small buffer for laundry day, new purchases, or seasonal wardrobe swaps.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of swap
Noun
  • Authorities confirmed the match after obtaining his DNA from trash.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Sugary drinks, greasy grill residue, dropped crumbs and overflowing trash are all fair game.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of trash
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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.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Tire pressure sensors are vital to a vehicle’s health, especially when driving on pothole and junk-laden Atlanta streets.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 28 June 2026
Definition of junk
Noun
  • 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.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of sewage

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“Truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truck. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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