minivan

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Recent Examples of minivan Police said the minivan driver stopped at the crash site and was treated at a hospital with what were described as non-life threatening injuries. Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025 The Detroit 3 disappoint IIHS President David Harkey said he was disappointed that more domestic vehicles didn't make the list, particularly any from Stellantis, which sells the popular Chrysler Pacifica minivan, long advertised to families. Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025 Pulling up alongside the minivan Schuler and Quentin sat in, the owner of the BMW rolled down his window, and Schuler did the same. Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025 Your minivan is a prop, and your life is of your choosing. John Phillips, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for minivan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minivan
Noun
  • China places export controls on rare earth minerals The new rules curb the supply chain for the semiconductors that are used in phones, computers, AI data centers, cars, solar panels, and other IT kit.
    Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Family-friendly entertainment includes ballet folklórico dance, classic car show by Viejitos Car Club, and musical performances by Mariachi Del Mar, Los Gringos Muertos Band and Smooth Groove.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Later, when Tijjani and Eliano were older, the club sent a minibus to pick them up.
    Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • For those with accessibility needs, electric taxis and minibuses are available through your hotel or the tourist office.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • First hybrid-electric SUV after T1 hatchback success BAIC’s Arcfox is the company’s new energy vehicle brand.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The video shows the child, seemingly wearing no shoes, running through the street just as a white SUV drives by, narrowly missing the child.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The rare earths involved this time around are indeed used in electric vehicles and drones—more pain for two industries already on the tariff struggle bus.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Trump’s threat followed Beijing’s tightening of its control on rare earths, a group of critical minerals essential in the production of a wide range of electronics, automobiles and semiconductors.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Names from Delahaye to Bugatti to Mercedes to Buick all created two-door hardtops that would help define them as builders of high-end automobiles for years to come.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Lions head coach Dan Campbell also condemned Branch’s actions.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Detroit head coach Dan Campbell began his postgame press conference by addressing the incident.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Here, to avoid drawing attention, interrogators and guards dressed as civilians, uniformed personnel were prohibited and unmarked vans and other regular vehicles moved prisoners in and out.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The following clips showed Kourtney and Travis making their way through the scare setup, which included actors dressed up as the film's antagonist The Grabber in the character's terrifying mask, along with a van filled with missing posters for members of Kourtney and Travis' family.
    Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Jaguars' defense, led by new defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile, has been a wagon this season.
    Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The price of general admission covers a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch and access to the farm and most activities.
    Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Minivan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minivan. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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