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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
The area is near a military base in neighboring Poland, a NATO member, that serves as a key hub for ferrying Western military supplies to Kyiv.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Trump similarly failed to do so in authorizing deadly strikes on boats accused of ferrying drugs that have killed over 100 people.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2026
At Rafah, Jolie met with members of the humanitarian aid nonprofit Red Crescent and with truck drivers responsible for ferrying humanitarian aid into Gaza.
—CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
One is expected to return containers that are clearly part of the originating household and are used for ferrying informal gifts — such as homemade pies or leftovers from family dinners.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The president has mounted a widening campaign against Venezuela's government, involving seizing oil tankers and striking boats that are reportedly ferrying drugs.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
SpaceX is integral to numerous critical missions with both NASA and the Pentagon, including ferrying crew and cargo to the International Space Station, placing satellites in orbit and being key to NASA’s plan to return astronauts to the moon by 2028.
—Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 26 Dec. 2025
Royal Scotsman staffers meet guests in the lobby on the morning of departure, ferrying their luggage to the train and going over initial scheduling and logistics.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Motorcycle taxis are a vibrant part of the community, ferrying goods and people around town, but are also targets of ISIS recruitment – their skills equally useful to the insurgency.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Trump similarly failed to do so in authorizing deadly strikes on boats accused of ferrying drugs that have killed over 100 people.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2026
At Rafah, Jolie met with members of the humanitarian aid nonprofit Red Crescent and with truck drivers responsible for ferrying humanitarian aid into Gaza.
—CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
One is expected to return containers that are clearly part of the originating household and are used for ferrying informal gifts — such as homemade pies or leftovers from family dinners.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The president has mounted a widening campaign against Venezuela's government, involving seizing oil tankers and striking boats that are reportedly ferrying drugs.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
SpaceX is integral to numerous critical missions with both NASA and the Pentagon, including ferrying crew and cargo to the International Space Station, placing satellites in orbit and being key to NASA’s plan to return astronauts to the moon by 2028.
—Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 26 Dec. 2025
Royal Scotsman staffers meet guests in the lobby on the morning of departure, ferrying their luggage to the train and going over initial scheduling and logistics.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Motorcycle taxis are a vibrant part of the community, ferrying goods and people around town, but are also targets of ISIS recruitment – their skills equally useful to the insurgency.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferrying
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The stars are going to be carrying the Olympic torches.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The small plane was carrying two crew members and 13 passengers, including Diógenes Quintero, 36, a member of the House of Representatives for Catatumbo, the airline said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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And oh, yeah, Richard (my host at the Monaco Grand Prix and owner of the company), his wife Ali Hadida and their two-year-old son Harry are sailing in Oyster World Rally aboard their Oyster 885 Lush as well.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps the best part about sailing with Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the two-for-one all-inclusive fares, which may include round-trip airfare, a pre-cruise hotel stay, and unlimited shore excursions—along with alcohol, food, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and transfers.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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At 14 years old, Warsh worked setting up kegs and hauling ice at the Saratoga, New York, racetrack before later earning a promotion selling programs and pencils to bettors streaming through the gates.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The truck was hauling liquid acid, the city said in a statement.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, snow sports do not bring a large amount of money to the state’s economy compared to other outdoor activities like boating, RVing and hunting.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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In 2028, the port will host six boating and sailing events during the Summer Olympic Games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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China has just unveiled the world’s largest car carrier, capable of transporting up to 10,800 vehicles in a single trip, thus marking a massive milestone as the global demand for car shipping continues to rise.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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The agency continued to provide rides to cold-weather shelters during the storm, transporting nearly 700 people since Friday.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
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CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Iran attacked Al Udeid in June in response to Trump sending American warplanes to bomb Iranian nuclear enrichment sites during the war last year.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Ferrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferrying. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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