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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 order directed the district to take steps to prevent segregation in areas such as assignment of students and teachers to schools, bus transportation and school construction. Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025 Google Maps can better help with other forms of transportation, such as buses and subways. PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025 Logistics Plus will closely collaborate with the Joe Moore Award regarding the annual transportation and delivery of the trophy, the largest given out in American sports and one that weighs more than 800 pounds. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 8 Aug. 2025 This comes after 13 years of planning, and after last year’s event had to be relocated to Lake Michigan when, just two months out, transportation officials denied a permit citing safety concerns. Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for transportation
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Noun
  • The performance takes the form of a ride through the city, with our knight and his squire Sancho-Saïd battling against the fences and other obstacles in their way.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The state fair will feature activities ranging from pig races to baking contests, livestock exhibits and competitions, live music, butter cow sculpting, a blood drive, craft beer festival, a farmer's market, carnival rides and games, dog performances and more.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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  • For one thing, it's been nearly three months since SpaceX last conducted an uncrewed flight test from Texas for a vehicle that was intended to begin launching more frequently in 2025.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Child and pet welfare: Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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  • For livestock, plan transport and shelter in advance.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
  • In today's market, an animatronic will run you $8k to $15k, depending on condition, not accounting for shipping or transport.
    Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 8 Aug. 2025

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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportation. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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