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as in sends
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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as in excites
to fill with great joy
was absolutely transported when she heard that her brother was getting married
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as in delights
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 exiles
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 carries
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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as in ecstasies
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
was in transports of joy after winning the championship
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as in vehicles
something used to carry goods or passengers
rising gas prices will impel more people to use public transport
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Recent Examples of transports
Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
The Boring Company's Vegas Loop transports passengers in Teslas through tunnels beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Tony Award winner John Rubinstein transports audiences to Gettysburg’s hallowed ground, where an elderly Eisenhower reflects on his monumental military leadership and transformative presidency.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Each course starts with a regular lap, but the second one transports the field to a new destination based on the decision of the pack leader.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The story takes a surprising turn when Alice discovers a magical pond on the family farm that transports her back in time to the 1990s.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The protein usually binds to amyloid-beta and transports it across the blood-brain barrier into the bloodstream to be eliminated.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
This ceramic cookie jar shaped like a Christmas tree or gingerbread house instantly transports us back to Grandma’s house around the holidays, with colorful, nostalgic charm that just begs to sit on your countertop.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
The Deck Saigon in District 2 is an idyllic escape along the Saigon River that transports you away from the hustle and bustle of the city as local boats drift along the water.
—Duncan Greenfield-Turk, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Today, there are hopes of reviving supersonic travel on a large scale, with a number of companies across the world working on a new generation of Mach+ transports.
—David Szondy
october 28, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2025
Haegele said the Cincinnati Fire Department is no longer involved because medical transports have been completed.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
The transports are funded by up to $300,000 from the governor’s emergency fund.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
The transports have lagged this year, falling 5%.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Being a character onscreen transports you forever into another, more enchanted realm.
—Susan Orlean, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2025
Iron Iron transports oxygen in your blood and supports cellular function.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
The initial phase of the deployment includes a Marine air-ground task force aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and two San Antonio-class transports, with more than 2,000 Marines prepared for rapid-response missions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
That melody transports you to another dimension.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
The Boring Company's Vegas Loop transports passengers in Teslas through tunnels beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Tony Award winner John Rubinstein transports audiences to Gettysburg’s hallowed ground, where an elderly Eisenhower reflects on his monumental military leadership and transformative presidency.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Each course starts with a regular lap, but the second one transports the field to a new destination based on the decision of the pack leader.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The story takes a surprising turn when Alice discovers a magical pond on the family farm that transports her back in time to the 1990s.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The protein usually binds to amyloid-beta and transports it across the blood-brain barrier into the bloodstream to be eliminated.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
This ceramic cookie jar shaped like a Christmas tree or gingerbread house instantly transports us back to Grandma’s house around the holidays, with colorful, nostalgic charm that just begs to sit on your countertop.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
The Deck Saigon in District 2 is an idyllic escape along the Saigon River that transports you away from the hustle and bustle of the city as local boats drift along the water.
—Duncan Greenfield-Turk, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
The doggy school bus, operated by Hope Mehlberg, transports between 22 and 26 dogs of all kinds of breeds, sizes and ages every day, picking them up from their homes and taking them to a three-acre park, where the dogs play and socialize with each other, Mehlberg previously told USA TODAY.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Today, there are hopes of reviving supersonic travel on a large scale, with a number of companies across the world working on a new generation of Mach+ transports.
—David Szondy
october 28, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2025
Haegele said the Cincinnati Fire Department is no longer involved because medical transports have been completed.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
The transports are funded by up to $300,000 from the governor’s emergency fund.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
The transports have lagged this year, falling 5%.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Being a character onscreen transports you forever into another, more enchanted realm.
—Susan Orlean, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2025
Iron Iron transports oxygen in your blood and supports cellular function.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
The initial phase of the deployment includes a Marine air-ground task force aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and two San Antonio-class transports, with more than 2,000 Marines prepared for rapid-response missions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transports
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But Ash sends himself and Genevieve all the way back to 1893 instead, leaving the stability of the entire universe at risk.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Agentic commerce typically occurs when a consumer sends an AI model out to shop on their behalf.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What excites you most about this new class of female rappers, especially the ones that are coming out of Atlanta?—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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In this case, intense ultraviolet light from the supernova excites surrounding helium atoms, and these atoms then transfer energy to other elements like oxygen and nitrogen also present around the dying star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
David M. Ewalt,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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Every year, the actor surprises and delights us with her choice of costume, paying homage to Pamela Anderson one year and channeling Queen Amidala the next.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The store carries Stone Creek coffee and Tootsie’s Tea, an Indigenous and woman-owned company based in Milwaukee.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the store carries the Dior Icons Neo-wardrobe for men, which includes multifunctional trousers and jackets, long coats, tailoring and sportswear.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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In addition to WeRide and Pony AI, Baidu is also expanding its robotaxi offerings through its Apollo Go vehicles.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Senate voted to pass a resolution on Tuesday that would lift tariffs on Brazil, which ships more coffee to the US than any other country.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Conecuh ships their products all over with one-day shipping to ensure your products arrive fresh.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Igor scans the workbench, ultimately choosing a box of candies and mints, a delightfully absurd solution that still pleases his master.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Our project, after the rule and collapse of the Hamas-ISIS government, is to secure the people and move them through the transitional phase … to civilian institutions that govern in a way that pleases God, far from their personal interests.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Though the episodes ended before Britney revealed her vote, fans are convinced that Britney votes for Danielle and banishes her based on how the episode was edited.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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This duo includes a collagen serum and an eye cream that banishes dark circles and tired-looking skin.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
11 Oct. 2024
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“Transports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transports. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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