Thesaurus results for CARRIERS

carriers

noun

plural of carrier

as in haulers

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Recent Examples of carriers Other carriers have increased shipping surcharges Amazon is not the only carrier grappling with higher fuel costs. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 Customers include commercial carriers such as Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet, regional cargo operator Ameriflight and Nolinor Aviation, a charter airline based in Montreal. — Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Denholm had requested their presence merely as observers—messengers who would convey the verdict back to Savoy Court.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
In much simpler terms, this nutrient-rich liquid contains growth factors, cytokines, and other proteins that act as messengers, sending signals involved in skin repair and renewal and supporting the production of collagen and elastin.

— Emily Orofino, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of messengers

Noun

Simons argued in the motion that a Snapchat photo that allegedly showed Sadowski holding two shooter bottles of liquor in his vehicle was improperly submitted and led to prejudicial evidence.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Later, detectives produced three male DNA profiles from evidence collected at the scene, including some pulled from beer bottles and cigarette butts, but none were ever matched to anyone until recently.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of bottles

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In the weeks ahead of school starting, the district's safety and security liaisons went through training.

— Beret Leone, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Fanatics will also train its staff members, who work as VIP liaisons, on the state's self-exclusion rules, the agreement stated.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of liaisons

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During the day, patrons sip beer outside while chatting with friends or searching through crates of music.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
Decorate the front porch by mixing heirloom pumpkins with potted mums, real candles in lanterns, and wood crates for height and variety, the designer suggests.

— Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of crates

Noun

The menu also lists protein shakes, matcha, coffee and smoothies as well as acai bowls, sandwiches and breakfast bowls.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The picnic set is composed of a wicker picnic basket, dining plates, soup bowls, utensils and four glasses in thermoplastic resin.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of bowls

Noun

The space unfolds around trees far older than its walls, with trunks cutting through the floors and coffee planters surrounding the interior.

— Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026
In design, New Balance partnered with Swiss furniture maker USM during Paris Fashion Week to create bespoke modular trunks for its latest and upcoming products.

— Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of trunks

Noun

College party themes are getting a wellness makeover, with matcha, cold plunges and sunrise workouts showing up where kegs and pong tables once ruled.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Being willing to drive long distances to personally pick up kegs helps, as well.

— Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of kegs

Noun

The culprits are Aedes aegypti, primarily daytime biters that thrive in urban and suburban areas and breed in flowerpots, buckets and other smaller containers, said Steve Harrison, manager of Orange County Mosquito Control.

— Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
It’s funded through Texas’ insurance and franchise tax buckets.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

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