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as in to haul
to support and take from one place to another
there are shuttle buses to ferry visitors from the parking lots to the fairground
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Recent Examples of ferry
New Atlas, 13 June 2025
Arrive just before dusk, and the ferries that serve this area (yes, there’s a seasonal ferry to car-free Bald Head Island) are whisper-quiet.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
But many scientists and engineers believe nuclear propulsion offers the only realistic path for a sustainable campaign ferrying people between the Earth and Mars.
—Stephen Clark – Jun 3, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
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Verb
The ferry operator transitioned to low-sulphur fuel in the early 1990s, followed by a number of other measures to reduce carbon emissions over the years.
—New Atlas, 13 June 2025
Arrive just before dusk, and the ferries that serve this area (yes, there’s a seasonal ferry to car-free Bald Head Island) are whisper-quiet.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
Noun
Visitors ferried by Island Packers Cruises, the concessionaire in charge of transportation to the Channel Islands National Park, must climb a ladder to a series of cliffside staircases to mount the island.
—Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
But many scientists and engineers believe nuclear propulsion offers the only realistic path for a sustainable campaign ferrying people between the Earth and Mars.
—Stephen Clark – Jun 3, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferry
Verb
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Just think about where your luggage has been; it gets hauled through airports, goes for a ride on a conveyor belt, rolls across dusty parking lots, is stashed into overhead bins, and is often handled by multiple people with no guarantee of clean hands.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Those were frugal, pragmatic solutions; every stone that could be reused was another one that didn’t have to be quarried, cut, hauled, and placed.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
27 June 2025
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American Pilots Are Backing Israel’s Drone Defense, Netanyahu Says New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Upgrade Now Makes Sense Under the old system, a cruiser who sailed frequently over many years earned lifetime Diamond status based on nights at sea.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Carnival will overhaul its loyalty program next year, measuring status largely based on purchases rather than days sailed – and giving guests new ways to earn and redeem benefits.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The alternative would have been a full scrapping, which is what befell another Staten Island ferryboat, the Andrew J. Barberi.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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As a teenager, Ellen Dare Burling had an unusual summer job: Jumping off a moving ferryboat onto wooden piers, her arms filled with letters and packages destined for summer residents in their southern Wisconsin lake houses.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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If convicted, Abrego Garcia could face up to 10 years in prison for each person transported.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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The intention is not just to transport data but to ensure its integrity, accuracy and usability within the new surroundings.—
Vamsi Gosu,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Explore a collection of boats and yachts, meet industry leaders, and experience hands-on boating demos on Lake Michigan from August 21 - 24 2025 at the return of the Chicago International Boat Show.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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In 2024, there were three drownings, 30 total boating incidents, 21 total injuries, and one boating fatality at Lake Lanier, the Georgia DNR's data shows.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Tencent runs China’s biggest messaging app called WeChat, which integrates features like payments and the ability to hail taxis or order food.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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After 15 days, the taxi drivers struck a deal with officials to help rescue the thousands of workers from their crushing loans.—
Time,
Time,
23 June 2025
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On Sunday, two supertankers—each carrying up to 2 million barrels—turned back in the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites raised fears of commercial shipping being targeted, Bloomberg reported.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The surprise vote, and ensuing ceasefire, puts in sharp relief the global importance of the narrow strait between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, which carries 20% of global oil production.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Tourists enjoy a gondola ride in a canal in Venice, Italy, on June 22, 2025.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Top 5 Can’t Miss See Hong Kong from above by riding the gondola up to Ngong Ping village, home to the largest Buddha statue in the city.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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“Ferry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferry. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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