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 Strongest Town Contest celebrates towns that are taking steps to address challenges related to transportation, housing and finances. Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026 Between December 2019 and February 2021, Nasir used these accounts to sign up for more than 1,000 transportation assignments with Amazon Logistics, officials said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026 The lawsuit claims, after Malakai was injured, he was forced to call his father to get medical attention, including transportation to the hospital. Dave Savini, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 Four of the wounded, including the 25-year-old Oakland man, were taken from the bar to area hospitals and two victims got their own transportation to hospitals. Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transportation
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Noun
  • But as the industry is experiencing firsthand, much of Washington rides on how lower-ranking officials hash out finer points behind closed doors.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The flat charge for a ride from cab stands at O'Hare International Airport to downtown (defined as an area bounded by Cermak Road, Fullerton Avenue, Ashland Avenue, and Lake Michigan) or to McCormick Place would go from $24 to $30 per person.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Jonathan de Vera told the Los Angeles Times on March 8 that a 30-year-old suspect fired several rounds from her vehicle toward the Beverly Hills home, and no injuries were reported.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Crude prices jumped following reports that two tankers were set ablaze in Iraqi waters after apparent Iranian strikes, part of a broader wave of attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Because of its delicate nature, a special crate has to be built for its transport.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportation. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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