1
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
CitizenShipper connects pet owners with drivers who specialize in transporting animals.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Since early this year, driverless trucks have been transporting frack sands in the Permian Basin.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
They will not be armed and will focus on logistics, including transporting detainees, assisting ICE agents during transfers, and handling clerical processing.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Create empathy by emotionally transporting us into the experiences of others.
—Linda-Marie Barrett
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
In April, firefighter paramedic Graham Hoffman, 29, died after being stabbed in the chest in the back of an ambulance while transporting a patient to a hospital on what started as a medical call from the police.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
It also can be intentionally released if pressure in the system poses a safety risk or if capturing and transporting it to be sold is not profitable.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Emergency services arrived within minutes, treating the wounded and transporting others to local hospitals.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, transporting water from Earth is incredibly expensive due to its weight and the energy required for launch.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Since early this year, driverless trucks have been transporting frack sands in the Permian Basin.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
They will not be armed and will focus on logistics, including transporting detainees, assisting ICE agents during transfers, and handling clerical processing.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Create empathy by emotionally transporting us into the experiences of others.
—Linda-Marie Barrett
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
In April, firefighter paramedic Graham Hoffman, 29, died after being stabbed in the chest in the back of an ambulance while transporting a patient to a hospital on what started as a medical call from the police.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
It also can be intentionally released if pressure in the system poses a safety risk or if capturing and transporting it to be sold is not profitable.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Emergency services arrived within minutes, treating the wounded and transporting others to local hospitals.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, transporting water from Earth is incredibly expensive due to its weight and the energy required for launch.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transporting
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The company reported a 359% jump in order backlog during its first quarter 2026 earnings call, sending its stock soaring 36% for the day.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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European leaders have accused Russia of sending drones into Polish airspace to test the NATO alliance’s readiness.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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To ensure staff are focused on delighting customers, the leadership embodies adaptive mindsets, that inspire commitment and innovation.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Djokovic has looked a man renewed in New York this year, delighting crowds with some of his rallies as his dances on court following his wins.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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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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Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Where other presentations emphasize nondescript techno music and straight-size models, Antonoff and Alexsandra showcased their designs through a who's who of celebrities, sporting their new looks while carrying shelter dogs available for adoption.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The thrill of talking to ghosts is intoxicating at first, until one of them pushes things too far and invites something sinister into their lives.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Manufacturers began processing hemp into derivatives like delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, and other intoxicating compounds that technically met the hemp definition while delivering marijuana-like effects.—
Robert Hoban,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And the words, while sparse, move together with pauses and spaces to form a musical, entrancing pace or rhythm, one that is distinct from everyday speech and which the reader must be willing to follow.—
Brian Robert Moore
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Yet there’s something entrancing about his question.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This tension is only underlined by the filmmakers’ insistence on using pictures of the real Warrens and their demon-banishing clients in the credits of most Conjuring-verse movies.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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This blemish-banishing formula includes witch hazel, algae extract, and grape seed extract, plus vitamin E to keep pores looking tight, rein in excess sebum, and shield skin from free radicals.—
Esme Benjamin,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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SUVs with government tags pull up, hauling a boat emblazoned with US Department of Interior branding.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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But there have still been high-profile rail bridge collapses like the one in Montana two years ago that sent a train hauling petroleum products into the Yellowstone River, sending tar balls downstream that had to be cleaned up.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Transporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transporting. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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