as in wagons
a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling
a cart piled up with hay
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as in hauls
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 carts
Devan Patel, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Etsy and Shopify were announced as initial merchants using Instant Checkout for single-item purchases, with multi-item online carts coming, according to OpenAI.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Glamorous cranberry desserts show off on dessert carts and bakery shelves.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Cars, trucks and horse carts laden with people and belongings could be seen passing through Nuseirat refugee camp as residents make their way back to Gaza City and other parts of northern Gaza.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
And there, navigating among bags overflowing with gear and laundry carts and the crushing silence, was Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
At this particular Publix supermarket, shoppers can push carts with cupholders, sip a craft beer or mimosa and grab a slice of pizza while strolling the aisles.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Take advantage of this extra sale time before the shelves (and carts) empty out.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
There weren't a whole lot of cookie carts or any carts or food trucks, for that matter.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Over the past month, Lopez estimated that the group had pulled over 100 carts along the Guadalupe River from Julian Street to Hedding Street, with 15 carts located near the Hedding Street bridge alone.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Etsy and Shopify were announced as initial merchants using Instant Checkout for single-item purchases, with multi-item online carts coming, according to OpenAI.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Glamorous cranberry desserts show off on dessert carts and bakery shelves.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Cars, trucks and horse carts laden with people and belongings could be seen passing through Nuseirat refugee camp as residents make their way back to Gaza City and other parts of northern Gaza.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
And there, navigating among bags overflowing with gear and laundry carts and the crushing silence, was Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
At this particular Publix supermarket, shoppers can push carts with cupholders, sip a craft beer or mimosa and grab a slice of pizza while strolling the aisles.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Take advantage of this extra sale time before the shelves (and carts) empty out.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
There weren't a whole lot of cookie carts or any carts or food trucks, for that matter.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carts
Noun
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The Chinese investment aims to modernize the 1,156-mile (1,860-kilometer) rail track, locomotives, passenger coaches, and wagons.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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My 10-year-old even worked up the nerve to follow her sister down Jack Rabbit Alley, a run with small bumps, wagons, and teepees to ski through.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While Alex is reeling from his discovery, Dwayne attacks him and hauls him away.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The story takes a surprising turn when Alice discovers a magical pond on the family farm that transports her back in time to the 1990s.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The protein usually binds to amyloid-beta and transports it across the blood-brain barrier into the bloodstream to be eliminated.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mirage ferries Noah to the Autobots' rendezvous point, much to Optimus Prime's dismay.—
Rendy Jones August 27,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Her poetry carries it all—the metaphysical, the flirtatious, the unsettling, the provocative— all in such miniscule space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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The line also carries the Seal of Cotton trademark, Cotton Incorporated’s label that verifies the natural fiber content of products.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For a franchise that has never reached the World Series, the Mariners’ alumni club packs serious star power.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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By tracking weather data, the app delivers options that are suitable for the wind, rain, or sun—and if Alta users are planning a getaway, the AI tool checks luggage size and trip itineraries to make sure a traveler packs the appropriate wardrobe.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Carts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carts. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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