Thesaurus results for CARRIER

carrier

noun

Definition of carrier

as in hauler

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as in messenger

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as in kit

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Recent Examples of carrier While Maersk made one voyage through the Arctic Ocean in 2018, the Danish carrier has since ruled out the route as a service, as have other major Western container shipping companies including Hapag Lloyd and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026 That had been the modern-day standard deployment for the Navy’s carrier strike groups, but too few in service and too many hotspots have led to increasingly long terms. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Israeli carrier El Al has gained ground in Miami, Colombian airline Avianca has added flights in Broward and air traffic controllers are going digital. — Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026 What Ties These Five Situations Together The specifics change across a grain hauler, an LTL carrier, a small fleet, a bus contractor, and an owner-operator, but the underlying issue doesn't. — Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carrier

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Noun

Once upon a time, Gurnee officials hankered for a passenger station close to Viking Park, which abuts the Canadian Pacific line the freight hauler shares with Amtrak trains.

— Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
The workshop, scheduled during the City Council meeting, follows criticism of the city’s process for selecting a new waste hauler.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of hauler

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Lackey was charged with unarmed burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, criminal mischief and interruption of critical infrastructure, according to the booking report.

— Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Shane Cautillo, 29, was charged with possession of a hoax incendiary device, possession of a hoax device or substance, unlawful possession of fireworks, and disorderly conduct on a public conveyance, a statement from the DA’s office said.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of conveyance

Noun

The students are using transportation technology as a way to expand access to healthcare.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flights or other means of transportation or travel accommodations.

— August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of transportation

Noun

The scammers allegedly instructed her multiple times to leave large amounts of money in a box and wait for a courier to pick it up, Riley said.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Official couriers carrying an imperial passport could exchange horses rapidly, allowing messages and travelers to move across the empire with remarkable speed.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026