Definition of transportationnext
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as in ride
a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another I'm without transportation tonight, so I can't meet you at the movies

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as in vehicle
something used to carry goods or passengers right now my bike is my only transportation

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Recent Examples of transportation The growing penetration of OTA technology in the auto industry has raised concerns, however, particularly regarding transportation infrastructure. Justina Lee, CNBC, 18 July 2026 The transportation department also will repair sidewalks and curb ramps. Hanna Kang, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026 Over the next several months, TODAY California will explore the costs squeezing family budgets — from rent and mortgages to insurance, electricity, groceries, and transportation — and whether relief is on the horizon. James Ward, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Athletic directors are expected to manage schedules, facilities, eligibility, transportation, officials, budgets, compliance, conflicts and personnel. Timothy Baghurst, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for transportation
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Noun
  • On the road, the bZ’s suspension prioritizes ride comfort over corner-carving theatrics, absorbing rough pavement pretty well while maintaining enough body control to avoid feeling too floaty.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
  • Buses would be electric-powered with on-board batteries and equipped to control traffic signals when necessary for faster rides, Metro reported last year.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Waymo’s support team is automatically notified if the vehicle crashes, and a roadside assistance representative will come to the collision site to assess the situation in person.
    Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • After crashing into the gate, Webster initially refused to leave his vehicle, but eventually complied.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • This week, the US approved a $2 billion Saudi order for weapons guidance systems, launchers, warheads, and other equipment, as well as a $484 million package of parts for Kuwait’s fleet of C-17 military transport aircraft.
    Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
  • Seven more launches will complete Tranche with 63 additional data transport satellites and 28 missile tracking satellites manufactured by Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportation. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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