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 Noel Washington, Notre Dame, running back, junior Washington rushed for 732 yards as a sophomore and returns to Notre Dame a step quicker and a more patient ball carrier. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 The Defense Ministry said Russian forces on Tuesday evening hit a bulk carrier in the Black Sea, southeast of Odesa, that was carrying military equipment. — Barry Hatton, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 When the carrier provided an estimate of approximately $2,000, Schulz Logistics paid it without negotiation. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 The carrier, along with a cruiser and a destroyer, have since been spotted crossing the Singapore Strait. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carrier

Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrier

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

Noun

The only surprising thing is that, among your Erreas and your Macrons and your Buktas, Millwall appear to have never had Joma, the maker of this ‘Brentford’ shirt, as their kit supplier.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
And among all the driver aids and autonomous kit there’s even a dedicated Pet Mode to safely keep the cabin cool while parked.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of kit

Noun

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