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
Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Customers with handwritten project lists push oversized carts toward aisles stacked with plywood, power tools and paint cans.
—Alexandria Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Portland has over 500 food carts citywide, so the variety is enormous.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
It's supported green carts, or push carts, that sell produce in certain neighborhoods.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Amazon has a ton of chic, spring-ready sneakers my mom (and I) have been itching to add to our carts—head to the site to check out its full selection.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
In 2023, a third co-founder, Ignacio Llado, joined, and the company transitioned from carts to small retail stores.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Now, dogs are on line at the city’s coffee shops, in carts at Trader Joe’s, seated at the movies.
—Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
The food manager certificate was expired, carts were blocking access to the hand sink and there was mold in the ice machine.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Vassi Chamberlain, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2020
Noun
Portland has over 500 food carts citywide.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Customers with handwritten project lists push oversized carts toward aisles stacked with plywood, power tools and paint cans.
—Alexandria Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Portland has over 500 food carts citywide, so the variety is enormous.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
It's supported green carts, or push carts, that sell produce in certain neighborhoods.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Amazon has a ton of chic, spring-ready sneakers my mom (and I) have been itching to add to our carts—head to the site to check out its full selection.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
In 2023, a third co-founder, Ignacio Llado, joined, and the company transitioned from carts to small retail stores.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Now, dogs are on line at the city’s coffee shops, in carts at Trader Joe’s, seated at the movies.
—Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
The food manager certificate was expired, carts were blocking access to the hand sink and there was mold in the ice machine.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Everyone carts their own parasols, chairs, and towels up the path.
—Vassi Chamberlain, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carts
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Archaeologists also found everyday items used by the crew, including tools, harnesses and parts of wagons.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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But doing things the easy way has been unbecoming of the Ducks, who fell behind by two goals, circled the wagons to force overtime but then stumbled in the bonus session, 4-3, off Marco Rossi’s OT winner.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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Now, the price shock from the war with Iran has become yet another headache for the beleaguered industry that hauls 70% of all freight in America.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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After lowering the helicopter to the water's surface, a flight crew member grabs the dog and hauls the pet aboard.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pipeline transports oil from Western Siberia to Tatarstan.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Season 3 transports us five years after the events of the second season, to a new stage in our protagonists’ lives.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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The blockage of the strait, which normally ferries 20% of the world's oil, sent global energy prices soaring.—
Kevin Breuninger,Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Iran has effectively halted trade traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime trade route that ferries roughly 20% of the world’s petroleum.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each piece carries a subtle, intentional message -- a daily reminder of your beauty and worth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Each count carries a maximum of three years in prison.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Peas are a humble ingredient that packs a punch.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Carts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carts. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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