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Recent Examples of taxi
Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Last week, a long-distance train slammed into a commuter train that had stopped near a station just outside the capital of Jakarta, after hitting a taxi that had broken down in the middle of the tracks.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
The plane taxied to the runway before returning to the gate, where passengers were reportedly told one traveler would need to be rebooked.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The city’s Gothic quarter is only about 15 minutes away by taxi or Metro; the hotel can also organize private Gaudí tours.
—Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Last week, a long-distance train slammed into a commuter train that had stopped near a station just outside the capital of Jakarta, after hitting a taxi that had broken down in the middle of the tracks.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Verb
Security camera video released by the airport shows the Airbus A319 plane starting to slowly taxi away from the terminals as a line of vehicles approached.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
The plane taxied to the runway before returning to the gate, where passengers were reportedly told one traveler would need to be rebooked.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taxi
Noun
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Set in the restless night of Lagos, where one of the city’s few female cab drivers, Lady, survives by staying tough and focused.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The series sees Rahma hop into a yellow cab and asks the driver to take him to their favorite place.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Verb
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In each city, the concierge-style service has its own private check-in and TSA process’,’ provides food, drinks and spa services’,’ and chauffeurs you directly to your plane.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Chow would later chauffeur Mamdani to Gracie Mansion.—
Emma Allen,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Safety has become the chief concern for Angelenos considering riding the bus or subway.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The Sounders are unbeaten in seven straight league matches and riding a club-record 20-match home unbeaten streak.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Taxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taxi. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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