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Recent Examples of minivan
Rather than adding another minivan to a crowded segment, Kia tackles the things that push families away—awkward styling and lackluster driving dynamics—then layers in generous features, standard safety tech, and the brand's 10-year/100,000-mile warranty.
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Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The driver of a minivan struck a man riding an electric bike, Arcand said.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
The minivan's rear window had been shot out.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 27 May 2026
After decapitating the body, Kennedy tied the head to the top of the family's minivan with a bungee cord, making for a less-than-pleasant five-hour drive back home to Mount Kisco, New York, according to her recollection.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The driver of a minivan struck a man riding an electric bike, Arcand said.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
The minivan's rear window had been shot out.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 27 May 2026
After decapitating the body, Kennedy tied the head to the top of the family's minivan with a bungee cord, making for a less-than-pleasant five-hour drive back home to Mount Kisco, New York, according to her recollection.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minivan
Noun
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Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In 2003, vapors of 60,000 parts per million leaked from a pressure relief valve on a rail car storing MMA, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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An Associated Press journalist at the scene reported that the minibus was overturned with its front end completely crushed, while the train itself suffered relatively minor damage.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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One of my earliest memories of Los Angeles was taking a Star Tour as a 10-year-old in an open-air minibus along the residential streets of 90210.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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After the collision, the safety system on Grossman’s Mercedes SUV disabled the vehicle, which came to a stop one-third of a mile down the road.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The 2026 Toyota Prius is a great hatchback for drivers who won't need all the interior or cargo space of a sedan or SUV model.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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As of Monday afternoon, around 32,000 tickets had been sold for the bus service out of 126,000 seats in total, and sales are averaging out at around or over 50 percent for the opening three matches.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Inside the one that serves as Lestat’s luxe tour bus, someone is sanding down his wooden coffin.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Planes, trains, and automobiles have been joined by trams, taxis, ships, tractors, and more.—
Keith Langston,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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By the 1920s, beekeepers were moving their bees across state lines by automobiles and trains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Adelman spent 23 seasons as an NBA head coach, leading the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Fernandez, in her 28th year coaching at UCLA and her fourth as associate coach, has taken primary responsibility for hitting — one of the Bruins’ biggest keys to success.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Escalante Sandoval then approached the parked van, removed a key concealed in the gas cap and backed it up, allowing a group of people to move three deep freezers from the van into the bed of the truck and load them with packages.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The hotel offers a van or water shuttle service that whisks you to its sister hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet, next to Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Davis and other state officials attempted to circle the wagons.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2026
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The Avs began the season on a Stanley Cup-or-bust wagon.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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“Minivan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minivan. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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