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as in rides
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 vehicles
something used to carry goods or passengers
right now my bike is my only transportation
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Recent Examples of transportations
Mayoral press conferences and news releases began to include a running tally of involuntary transportations—an acknowledgment, perhaps, of some outer limit to the power of asking nicely from a screen.
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
In Arizona, our driving laws are influenced by factors like busy freeways in metro Phoenix, monsoon season flooding, outdated transportations modes and distracted driving laws.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
In Arizona, our driving laws are influenced by factors like busy freeways in metro Phoenix, monsoon season flooding, outdated transportations modes and distracted driving laws.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transportations
Noun
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Even on pleasant days, the boat rides can be a challenge, requiring full-body fleece, dry suits and ski goggles.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the five on-site restaurants, the resort also has five casual, quick-bite options located near the lagoon and water park rides, all offering generous portions and kid-friendly flavors.—
Kinsey Gidick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Transportations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportations. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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