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as in trailer
a motor vehicle that is specially equipped for living while traveling
bought a caravan and drove cross-country to California
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as in to tent
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Recent Examples of caravan
Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
One of three motorcycle caravans crossing the country to honor military veterans passed through Central Arkansas on Sunday.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2026
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
Each spring, his parents and five siblings would caravan with a couple of other families from South Texas to the Oregon-Idaho border.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In a TikTok post on Sunday, May 17, Venezuela shared a series photos of the new home, which appears to be a static caravan home.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
One of three motorcycle caravans crossing the country to honor military veterans passed through Central Arkansas on Sunday.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2026
Verb
Photo: Getty Images Each winter, Wright and his apprentices would caravan from Spring Green to Scottsdale to continue their work in warmer weather.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
Each spring, his parents and five siblings would caravan with a couple of other families from South Texas to the Oregon-Idaho border.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caravan
Noun
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For less than the price of one such vessel, the Navy could add a fleet of unmanned surface and undersea vehicles that could address a broad range of risks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The images reveal more than 80 pads for possible use by China’s expanding fleet of mobile missile launchers and air-defense batteries.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The debut trailer shown at the 2025 Game Awards was meaty, showcasing CG cutscenes that perfectly set the dark epic atmosphere and gameplay clips that tease a new level of large-scale warfare across the stars.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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In the first trailer for Adam Wingard’s Onslaught, Adria Arjona plays a young mother and veteran defending her adorable child and trailer park community from an army of what appear to be glowing-eyed super-soldiers built like pro wrestlers.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Bake in preheated oven until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbling around edges, about 25 to 30 minutes, tenting with foil if needed.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Transfer the steaks to a serving platter and tent with foil.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the center of town, underneath the tall clock tower that rises above city hall, people bow their heads in silence as another military funeral convoy passes through the streets.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Syrian authorities blocked their convoy's route to Damascus and turned them back to Roj camp, a location in northeast Syria near the Iraq border where people linked to IS have been held since IS forces in the Middle East were defeated in 2019.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Adventurers can backpack the 40-mile Greenstone Ridge Trail, which runs along the island’s spine, or paddle between backcountry campsites while watching for moose along the shore.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Rocha has faded tattoos on his forearm and bicep, and may have a black or navy blue canvas backpack with him.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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“Caravan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caravan. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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