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as in stagecoaches
a horse-drawn wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers
a museum with a large collection of beautiful, old carriages
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Recent Examples of carriages
It is limited to a handful of vintage carriages and is frequently bought out by single families or private clubs, never reaching the public booking engines.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
After a long weekend that sent people in Britain flocking to beaches, pools and shady parks, London commuters sweltered on Tuesday in subway carriages without air conditioning.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The fun continues in the carriages.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Overnight, indentations in the tarmac had been filled with sand, to ease the passing of the royal carriages.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Advance reservations are recommended, especially during peak travel seasons, as panoramic carriages with large windows are in high demand.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
That year's pages showcased Richard Sears' talent for homespun, conversational copywriting in listings for watches, jewelry, saddles, carriages, musical instruments, revolvers and sporting goods interspersed with quality guarantees and customer testimonials.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Some laid the blame on pickpocketing along the routes or overcrowding and the related tendency of carriages to pass up stops.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Mar. 2026
Regional blackouts and network carriages jam up the in-market viewership.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
After a long weekend that sent people in Britain flocking to beaches, pools and shady parks, London commuters sweltered on Tuesday in subway carriages without air conditioning.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The fun continues in the carriages.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Overnight, indentations in the tarmac had been filled with sand, to ease the passing of the royal carriages.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Advance reservations are recommended, especially during peak travel seasons, as panoramic carriages with large windows are in high demand.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
That year's pages showcased Richard Sears' talent for homespun, conversational copywriting in listings for watches, jewelry, saddles, carriages, musical instruments, revolvers and sporting goods interspersed with quality guarantees and customer testimonials.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Some laid the blame on pickpocketing along the routes or overcrowding and the related tendency of carriages to pass up stops.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Mar. 2026
Regional blackouts and network carriages jam up the in-market viewership.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carriages
Noun
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Though some denominations have stricter stances on AI, none are monolithic in their approaches.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Simmons pointed out footwork, alignment and stances; Simmons and Thorn broke down some of Simmons’ rookie clips, as well as clips of other top tackles.—
PJ Green
May 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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Wheels of fire, chariots of fire, what’s that?—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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There are more than 25 attractions, including a carousel with wheelchair-accessible chariots, a sensory-friendly village, an accessible Ferris wheel, and a new wheelchair-accessible swing ride.—
Sarah Gilliland,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Trap of Fear-Driven Job Hugging The psychological weight of rapid technological change causes many capable employees to retreat into defensive postures.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The United Arab Emirates has adopted one of the most assertive postures during the war.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Tom Scullion has been driving one of London's famous black cabs for the past 34 years.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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In the show, Rahma jumps into iconic New York City cabs and asks the driver to take him to their favorite place.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Public attitudes have changed since the Sox deal.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Even when taking into account partisan identification, ideology, racial attitudes and demographic characteristics, Fox News viewership remains significantly associated with more support for the great replacement theory.—
Adam Eichen,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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For the anglers, the concession will offer hooks, weights and rigs, and bait.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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Inside, a few dozen crew members move through the rooms with practiced efficiency, managing cameras and lighting rigs.—
Maneet Ahuja,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Carriages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carriages. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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