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as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
I'll have to transport the car to our new home overseas by public carrier
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2
as in to excite
to fill with great joy
was absolutely transported when she heard that her brother was getting married
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as in to entrance
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
was transported with wonder when she saw the Matterhorn for the first time
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as in to exile
to force to leave a country
the offending journalist was transported out of the country and ordered to never return
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
was in transports of joy after winning the championship
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as in vehicle
something used to carry goods or passengers
rising gas prices will impel more people to use public transport
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Recent Examples of transport
Escher Walcott, People.com, 7 June 2025
Troopers responded and took Wall into custody and transported him to Troop C for processing, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025
Her expenses, which The Bee obtained through a public records request, also show the city’s top cop stayed in four-star hotels costing as much as $855 per night and often, for ground transport, used Uber Black, which provides luxury sedans and are at least twice as expensive as lower-cost options.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025
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Verb
The two surviving adults were not injured, while the 5-year-old child suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for care, according to the OSHP.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 7 June 2025
Troopers responded and took Wall into custody and transported him to Troop C for processing, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Noun
The fire chief said the injuries were severe enough the victim required an air transport.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025
Her expenses, which The Bee obtained through a public records request, also show the city’s top cop stayed in four-star hotels costing as much as $855 per night and often, for ground transport, used Uber Black, which provides luxury sedans and are at least twice as expensive as lower-cost options.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transport
Verb
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Sale threw 116 pitches in that game — one shy of the MLB season-high for any pitcher — and didn’t say anything about the injury or soreness afterward, but was sent for tests after the soreness lingered.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Trump sent National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles amid the strife, against the wishes of California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Both are beautiful, but the pressure and precision required here is on another level and that challenge excites me.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Earlier this month, wildlife enthusiasts were excited over a pair of young bald eagles that flew out of their nest for the first time, hovering high above Big Bear Lake.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Byredo’s Mojave Ghost is a dry woody fragrance that will leave you (and those around you) entranced.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
4 June 2025
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He also became entranced by Paul Simon’s two world music albums, Graceland and Rhythm of the Saints.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Israel has vowed to continue the war until all the captives are returned and Hamas is defeated, or disarmed and exiled.—
Yesica Fisch,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Tulsa King follows New York mafia capo Dwight (Stallone), just after he is released from prison after 25 years and unceremoniously exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Okla.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
Verb
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In the early days of the split, HBO Max will continue to carry live sports content, although that arrangement is subject to change.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Paul testified to seeing Combs use drugs multiple times—including cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy, and marijuana.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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The test shows apparent negative results for the following substances: benzodiazepines, amphetamines, ecstasy, barbiturates, buprenorphine, cocaine, ketamine, methadone, meperidine, zolpidems, opiates, PCP, oxycodone, propoxyphene, cannabinoids, tramadol, ethanol, fentanyl and carisoprodol.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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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,
19 June 2025
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In addition to tariffs, automakers are trying to cope with slow growth, less-than-expected deliveries of electric vehicles and a highly competitive Chinese industry.—
Bill Koenig,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Entire Facebook groups and cruise forums embrace the tradition, with cruisers sharing photos of their finds and tracking ducks from ship to ship.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The Army has also shipped tanks from Texas by railroad to Washington for the parade, and soldiers from other posts around the country.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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“Transport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transport. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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