Thesaurus results for FERRYING

ferrying

verb

present participle of ferry

as in carrying

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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as in sailing

to travel on water in a vessel we're planning to ferry to several islands in the Lesser Antilles

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Recent Examples of ferrying Sean Vard, the long-time groom for Swiss rider Martin Fuchs, spends much of his life on the road, ferrying top show jumpers around Europe and beyond from his base near Zurich, Switzerland. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Veterinary staff needed help to complete the procedure, ferrying the animals back and forth in carriers on electric buggies. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 Choppers flew overhead in a constant stream ferrying victims from a village just on the other side of the river. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 As with most of the military’s statements on strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, the Pentagon did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs. — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Recent reports have pointed to Russia ferrying materiel to Iran and North Korea deploying drone operators in support of Moscow, while China and Taiwan are both learning lessons from the conflict in Ukraine. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026 In January 2025, ferrying two lunar landers during the Firefly Blue Ghost 1 mission drained almost all of one upper stage’s fuel reserves. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026 Researchers have long known that the vagus nerve serves as an information highway, ferrying signals between the brain stem and the rest of the body. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026 Today, drones play a critical role in ferrying all kinds of medical supplies to those in need. — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

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Judge returned to the Yankees’ lineup Tuesday night carrying an astonishing 177 OPS+ in his career.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Of the new vulnerabilities, 112 of them are rated critical, with the remainder carrying the important designation.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of carrying

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The 91-meter (298-foot) Alsu is an oil or chemical tanker sailing from Kocaeli, east of Istanbul, to Aliaga on the Aegean coast, according to the Marine Traffic website.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
The tanker was sailing in the southern shipping lane close to the Omani coast, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said in a post on Tuesday, Asia time.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

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The four Chinese cargo drones being used by the Nepal army are currently hauling about 132 pounds of supplies per trip, Reuters reported.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026
The Romulus Police Department said the truck, which was hauling a large load of small metal components, flipped on its side while the driver tried to navigate a corner on Wayne Road onto I-94.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of hauling

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The resort is centered around the 8-acre Evermore Bay, which provides not only a gorgeous tropical backdrop, but also endless option for aquatic adventure from kayaking and boating to swimming and rope swinging.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
Families can also go boating to try and spot whale sharks and manatees in the lagoon or opt for less exciting but just as rewarding sunset cruises.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of boating

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The crackdown has prompted smugglers to become more creative, turning more often to tunnels once reserved for transporting drugs.

— Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Homendy said that upon landing back in Miami, the plane overran the runway and struck navigational aids and equipment before hitting the cleaning company’s Ford van, which was transporting the crew inside the airport.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of transporting

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Iyana Martin led Spain to a 79-59 win over Japan with 20 points and four rebounds, sending Spain (2-1) straight through to the quarterfinals as Group A winner because of its head-to-head record against Germany (2-1).

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
The ride takes visitors up a 100-foot incline before sending them downhill at speeds exceeding 50 mph.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

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