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as in sending
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
I'll have to transport the car to our new home overseas by public carrier
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2
as in exciting
to fill with great joy
was absolutely transported when she heard that her brother was getting married
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as in delighting
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
was transported with wonder when she saw the Matterhorn for the first time
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as in exiling
to force to leave a country
the offending journalist was transported out of the country and ordered to never return
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as in carrying
to support and take from one place to another
will you transport this heavy casserole dish to the dining room for me?
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Recent Examples of transporting
China has just unveiled the world’s largest car carrier, capable of transporting up to 10,800 vehicles in a single trip, thus marking a massive milestone as the global demand for car shipping continues to rise.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The agency continued to provide rides to cold-weather shelters during the storm, transporting nearly 700 people since Friday.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
The State of Emergency order prohibits price gouging; suspends hours-of-service limitations for commercial vehicle operators involved in response activities; and temporarily increases weight, height, and length limits for commercial vehicles transporting essential supplies.
—Troy Bridges, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The legislation bans the use of eminent domain for the construction, operation or acquirement of right-of-ways for any pipeline with the primary purpose of transporting carbon dioxide.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 22 Jan. 2026
First responders treated Irsay with naloxone, a drug used to treat opioid overdoses, before transporting him to a local hospital, according to police reports.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Plastic Lids And Containers Some cookie sheets and baking pans come with a convenient, plastic lid for transporting to parties and potlucks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
In November 2009, Barzee struck a deal and pleaded guilty to kidnapping and transporting a minor across state lines, per the New York Times.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
After their plan is thwarted, Ro and Nix flee the armored truck that was supposedly transporting the money.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The agency continued to provide rides to cold-weather shelters during the storm, transporting nearly 700 people since Friday.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
The State of Emergency order prohibits price gouging; suspends hours-of-service limitations for commercial vehicle operators involved in response activities; and temporarily increases weight, height, and length limits for commercial vehicles transporting essential supplies.
—Troy Bridges, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The legislation bans the use of eminent domain for the construction, operation or acquirement of right-of-ways for any pipeline with the primary purpose of transporting carbon dioxide.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 22 Jan. 2026
First responders treated Irsay with naloxone, a drug used to treat opioid overdoses, before transporting him to a local hospital, according to police reports.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Plastic Lids And Containers Some cookie sheets and baking pans come with a convenient, plastic lid for transporting to parties and potlucks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
In November 2009, Barzee struck a deal and pleaded guilty to kidnapping and transporting a minor across state lines, per the New York Times.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
After their plan is thwarted, Ro and Nix flee the armored truck that was supposedly transporting the money.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transporting
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
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CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Iran attacked Al Udeid in June in response to Trump sending American warplanes to bomb Iranian nuclear enrichment sites during the war last year.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Church’s has been delighting customers since 1952, when the first location opened in San Antonio.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sabara led Riley onto the stage, delighting Trainor and her fellow judges.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The stars are going to be carrying the Olympic torches.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The small plane was carrying two crew members and 13 passengers, including Diógenes Quintero, 36, a member of the House of Representatives for Catatumbo, the airline said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The ordinance is presented as a regulatory framework for intoxicating hemp products in Chicago.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Doing so while depriving a great rival of a piece of history is an intoxicating combination — for both players.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Filled with gorgeous, entrancing cinematography, this true story of an unlikely friendship inspires wonder about the natural world and our place in it.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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But photos and videos released by the musical’s makers on its opening night Saturday have finally revealed exactly how the creative team managed to create a believable bear capable of entrancing an audience.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dell is her stream's dungeon master, banishing those who don't abide by her terms and steadily rising up the platform's ranks with her sympathetic story and angry-funny screen presence.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In fact, breathable bags of activated charcoal are one of Palmer's go-to tools for banishing bad smells.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Transporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transporting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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