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Definition of cartnext
as in wagon
a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling a cart piled up with hay

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verb

as in to carry
to support and take from one place to another carted a knapsack filled with books from class to class

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Recent Examples of cart
Noun
While tiered kitchen carts are usually relegated to rooms for entertainment, a bar cart can also work wonders in a small bathroom lacking countertop space. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026 After being examined by the 49ers’ medical staff, Kittle departed on a cart. Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Kittle was trying to encourage his teammates as he was being carted off, clapping in their direction. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026 The 49ers could head to Seattle without star tight end George Kittle, who was carted off the field with a right Achilles tendon injury late in the first half. Dan Gelston, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cart
Noun
  • Other officials have circled the wagons.
    Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
  • For those on the political left who typically are far more supportive of social-net spending, Minnesota is a political nightmare and some have circled the wagons in defense.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Three agents are then seen carrying the man away from the scene by his arms and one of his legs.
    Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Art carries wellness benefits, as well.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In the Pacific, four teams are within two points of each other, with the Ducks and San Jose Sharks sitting on 53 in a points tie for third place and the Kraken and Kings hauling 51.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Boutte hauled it in using one hand.
    Matt Schooley, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Authorities entered the residence, and the man was placed in an ambulance and transported to the hospital.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Loaded with questions and crimes, the Syrian train transports its people to the present.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Isle au Haut has a total population of under 100 people and requires visitors to ferry over on a mail boat.
    Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Once operational, this zero-emission giant will have the capacity to ferry 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles simultaneously.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The bottle is small, easy to pack, and a little goes a long way—proof that sometimes even the smallest things have a big impact.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
  • On Tuesday, the crew prepared by packing cargo, reviewing return-to-Earth procedures and transferring hardware aboard the ISS, the agency said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Made from durable and shock-absorbing materials, this sturdy and compact charger can power up to six devices at the same time, bringing an iPhone 15 back to 65 percent power in just 30 minutes.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Hogan said bringing his children to the protest was a way to teach them civic engagement outside the classroom.
    Da Lin, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026

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“Cart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cart. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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