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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
So does Hochul think horse carriages should be banned?
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Saturday’s Trooping the Colour got underway with King Charles III and Queen Camilla, William and Middleton and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis riding in carriages or on horseback in the annual parade.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
On one side, a coalition of animal rights activists has argued that the very nature of the work — in which horses pull carriages with sightseeing passengers around Central Park —is inhumane.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The West Harbor Wheel's carriages will be fully enclosed, so riders can take in the expansive views through every season.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Inspired by old-fashioned railway carriages, the unit features discreet doors that blend elegantly into the African hardwood veneer.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
Merchants in fine suits rode in carriages or on sedan chairs while enslaved people lugging carts and crates wore dirty, threadbare clothing and could be publicly whipped or burned to death for misbehavior.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2026
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.
—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
Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Saturday’s Trooping the Colour got underway with King Charles III and Queen Camilla, William and Middleton and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis riding in carriages or on horseback in the annual parade.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
On one side, a coalition of animal rights activists has argued that the very nature of the work — in which horses pull carriages with sightseeing passengers around Central Park —is inhumane.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The West Harbor Wheel's carriages will be fully enclosed, so riders can take in the expansive views through every season.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Inspired by old-fashioned railway carriages, the unit features discreet doors that blend elegantly into the African hardwood veneer.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
Merchants in fine suits rode in carriages or on sedan chairs while enslaved people lugging carts and crates wore dirty, threadbare clothing and could be publicly whipped or burned to death for misbehavior.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carriages
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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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For decades now, Obama has worn clothes in both exciting and highly effective ways, often using her platform to spotlight young designers of color, or to subtly signal stances during moments of intense political discourse.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Sutton points to, among other factors, a gap between the progressive stances adopted by mainline clergy and the more conservative views of the average mainline churchgoer.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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The sound will now play only from the operating and trailing cabs, with speaker modifications expected between late July and mid-August.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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This year’s design is a soft, baby blue gown — paying homage to the color of the island’s original 1895 flag— embroidered with subtle motifs, including yellow taxi cabs, the Brooklyn bridge and the Puerto Rico’s national flower, the flor de maga.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Spending time in challenging postures under high heat (105 degrees) and humidity can build strength, balance, and endurance.—
Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 June 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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This year, country music — or at least a few of its leading men — is moving up from fishing rigs and pontoons to the easy listening waters of yacht rock.—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2026
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Not robots clambering over rigs.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Journalists such as Ofusu believe global attitudes towards African football held Ghana back at a time when the national team were arguably at their best.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Whitcomb said attitudes toward growth have shifted but not enough for Davis to meet its state housing obligations.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Carriages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carriages. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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