Thesaurus results for SHIPMENT

shipment

noun

Definition of shipment

as in cargo

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Recent Examples of shipment The shipment includes emergency health kits for urgent medical care, including supplies for safe births, newborn care, disease prevention and treatment, according to the United Nations. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 First is its separation from FedEx, which allows management to better focus on improving volumes, expanding revenue per shipment (known as yield), and driving cost efficiencies to expand margins. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 July 2026 Last July, the Reno Police Department in Nevada said in a news release that a truck shipment managed by Ceva Logistics that contained about $15 million in semiconductors and Apple products was stolen. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026 The shipment includes the first CATVs assigned to the Vermont National Guard’s Army Mountain Warfare School, giving the specialized training center a new platform for preparing soldiers to operate in extreme winter conditions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shipment

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Noun

Toeing the line between a balloon, barrel, and cargo style, the Old Navy Utility Pants are a masterclass in merging trends.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 8 July 2026
The delays at the Chinese ports have exacerbated conditions worldwide that have been driven by strong cargo demand resulting in an earlier-than-normal peak shipping season.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Definition of cargo

Noun

While the streaming service recently eliminated its free trial directly through the site, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s Signature packages will get three months of Paramount+ Premium included at no cost.

— Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
Included in the Distributed Digital Systems (DDiS) program package, the control system supervises and manages installations in the fields of energy, propulsion, diving safety and auxiliary systems.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Definition of package

Noun

After taking over a freight broker’s account, the criminals then post a fraudulent load listing offering an attractive shipment.

— Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of FDXF with a buy rating and a $186 price target on Wednesday, citing a stronger freight outlook and company-specific opportunities to grow.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 July 2026

Definition of freight

Noun

Fuel rods for the Aalo-X Critical Test Reactor were manufactured by GE Vernova’s Global Nuclear Fuel business and delivered to the Idaho site in April before the reactor received approval for fuel loading and startup.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Its all-new VL45 Plus combines the advantages of top-loading and door fridges with a triple-access system that all but eliminates the need for a separate slide costing hundreds of dollars.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Definition of loading

Noun

MetroLoft added roughly 18,000 square feet to 15 upper floors, and the additional load caused two columns to bend, Berman said.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
At a press conference at the site, Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani said that the city was bringing in emergency beams and columns to help shore up some of the unstable building’s load.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 July 2026

Definition of load

Noun

The Green Mountains, hay bales, cows, and barns immediately calmed my mind and gave the kids a place to run around and have fun.

— Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 29 June 2026
According to the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Senegal is anticipated to produce around 55,000 bales of cotton fiber, equivalent to nearly 12,500 metric tons during the 2026-2027 season.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

Definition of bale

Noun

The lobby’s retro Sweet N’ Glow Salon’s color scheme is as pink as a packet of Sweet N’ Low sugar substitute, complete with beehive hair dryers, vintage magazines, and a kitschy wig collection.

— Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Rotate the packets once during cooking for even heat distribution.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of packet

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