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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
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.
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Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Retro-style carriages feature large windows for panoramic views.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 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
The train itself has a history, too; its cars are renovated 1960s Japanese sleeper carriages originally gifted to the Thai people by Japan, outfitted with wood paneling and batik fabrics.
—Terry Ward, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Rather than stressing over social niceties, sitting in ornate carriages and snacking on cream cakes, Sophie daydreams while scrubbing floors and delivering tea.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
The 12 carriages host no more than 62 passengers at a time, creating a truly intimate travel experience.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Locomotives and carriages as well as the line itself were damaged in the drone attack, forcing Ukrzaliznytsia to introduce back-up bus services to connect the cities.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Retro-style carriages feature large windows for panoramic views.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 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
The train itself has a history, too; its cars are renovated 1960s Japanese sleeper carriages originally gifted to the Thai people by Japan, outfitted with wood paneling and batik fabrics.
—Terry Ward, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Rather than stressing over social niceties, sitting in ornate carriages and snacking on cream cakes, Sophie daydreams while scrubbing floors and delivering tea.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
The 12 carriages host no more than 62 passengers at a time, creating a truly intimate travel experience.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Locomotives and carriages as well as the line itself were damaged in the drone attack, forcing Ukrzaliznytsia to introduce back-up bus services to connect the cities.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carriages
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Canada takes hard line on regional trade pact Canada and Mexico are taking differing stances ahead of a renegotiation of the North American trade agreement.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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When the Red Bull Dance Your Style competition holds its Midwest Regional in Kansas City on Saturday, April 25, the moves performed will feature more headspins and b-boy stances than the typical performances inside one of KC’s iconic landmarks.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 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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Triggers can be smells, sounds, places, postures or tones of voice.—
Dr. Andrew Garner,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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On this tour, the postures struck are much fewer and farther in-between, or less planned and deliberate-seeming.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the cabs, Lyft’s London footprint is becoming strikingly comprehensive.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Private limousines and hired cabs are available, but can be limited and costly.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Our beliefs, attitudes and habits can either reinforce or challenge ageism.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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There are signs that attitudes toward skilled trades jobs are changing.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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From custom percussion rigs and tuned bells to waterphones, gongs, and even a 1920s trumpet from his father, Copeland has turned the space into a living laboratory of sound.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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It’s specifically designed for Alabama rigs and does a great job of keeping your soft plastic inline, preventing it from slipping down the hook, which can cause the rig to underperform.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Carriages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carriages. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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