cab 1 of 2

as in taxi
an automobile that carries passengers for a fare usually determined by the distance traveled called a cab to get back to the hotel

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cab

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verb

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Recent Examples of cab
Noun
The starting price for the 3500 chassis cabs $49,285 including delivery charge, about $1,700 less than the 2024 model. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Some fans walked away from the stadium to grab an Uber or cab back to their hotels. Bryan West, USA TODAY, 25 May 2024
Verb
Over 15 years later, the cab of that same truck sits on display inside a 50,000-square-foot warehouse home to the expansive nonprofit in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025 The city is very walkable; however, London's legendary black cabs can be easily found throughout the area. Aniesia Williams, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cab
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cab
Noun
  • An Aeromexico Boeing 737 MAX 8 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport on September 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • This year has also seen HALA expand its proposition beyond small businesses to Saudi Arabia’s growing community of freelance workers, who range from taxi drivers and photographers to lawyers and accountants.
    David Prosser, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Attendees can take the LYNX Blue Line to 9th Street Station, which is near First Ward Park, and CATS buses 10, 11, 16, 23 and 8 have routes that pass near the park.
    Evan Moore August 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Chicago Public Schools Superintendent Benjamin Willis refused to allow Black children to be bused from their crowded neighborhood schools to those in white areas with more resources.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Williams broke up a pass going one on one with talented Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, and Norman-Lott motored his way to a one-arm sack of Jalen Hurts.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
  • There’s one that does so particularly well, though trades some spaciousness for motoring fun.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Jeossy Wide-Calf Tall Riding Boots These faux leather riding boots have adjustable buckle straps, a chunky low heel, and stylish quilted design.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Once a coaster has been deemed safe, its designers ride it over and over to further finesse the experience.
    Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Cab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cab. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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