transports 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of transport
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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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transports

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noun

plural of transport

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Recent Examples of transports
Verb
But this sleekly miserable noir about the aftermath of a feckless man’s confrontation with his wife’s younger lover transports the stuff of archetype into Putin’s Russia. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026 Satellite photos show the extent of the damage caused by a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, a highly strategic network that transports crude oil from Abqaiq on the kingdom's eastern Gulf coast to the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 Imagine stepping aboard a simulated moving train for an immersive dining experience, where storytelling transports you to another country, and each course brings the destination to life through its flavors. Alesa Andrew, Parents, 10 Sep. 2026 Something about the skylights transports me to a bygone New York rendered by cinema. Nora Deligter, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2026 The courtyard transports patrons to Europe or, perhaps more accurately, a cinematic fantasy of Europe. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 They accidentally get sucked into a portal that transports them to a fantastical world with a friendly weredog (Dave Franco) and a demon (Lea Salonga) that feeds on memories. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 The Coast Guard is a part of DHS and often transports the secretary in one of two long range command and control aircraft. Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 The Sioux Falls regional water reclamation facility, which transports and treats wastewater from the city and surrounding communities is receiving $81 million in the budget. Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
Blaín recently expanded his business to include a logistics company, which imports, transports and stores goods for other businesses. Rick Jervis, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The Dow Theory argues that a move higher in the industrials needs to be confirmed by a similar advance in the transports in order to be valid. Sean Conlon, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 There is no limit to the number of transports or Treatment-in-Place services that are covered. Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 28 Aug. 2026 Competitions were canceled, horse racing fixtures abandoned and international horse transports halted. Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Built in 1953, Line 5 transports up to 540,000 barrels of crude oil and natural gas liquids. Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 This smooth cream ale perfectly blends together pineapple and coconut, inspired by the famously tropical cocktail and transports you straight to island life. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026 In 2019, when the Space Coast had only 17 launches, there were less 2,000 over-the-road transports through KSC. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026 On Tuesday, between Fan Fest and the fan march, the City of Miami reported 100 calls and 15 transports, and 79 of those were heat related. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transports
Verb
  • Among the most destructive munitions in Western military arsenals, an MK-84 explosion sends metal fragments in every direction for thousands of feet, can rip through metal and thick concrete, and often creates large craters in the earth.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Cregger’s update follows a medical courier (played by Austin Abrams) who is in the middle of making a delivery to Raccoon City General Hospital when a zombie outbreak sends him into a fight for survival.
    Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • What excites me is the competitive side of it having to make a move, back your decision and keep pushing yourself when the game shifts.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • What excites you in the comedy space — and what’s your perspective on comedy now, as someone known for reaching audiences with event movies?
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Now that the greige days are finally behind us, a glint of sparkle truly delights.
    Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Those 30 lucky owners should experience exceptional throttle response that delights.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This practice exiles him completely from the realm of literary fiction; some might even question whether Patterson is really a writer.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Until Monday night, anyway, when the Chiefs blasted Denver 31-10 behind Walker’s 173 yards on 23 carries — including a 60-yard touchdown run on a bold fourth-and-1 that in itself illustrated the abiding evolution of Reid.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026
  • G’yrell Smith was the focal point, tallying 156 yards and 3 TDs in the first two quarters en route to 175 yards on 16 carries in the contest.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But by the New York Times bestselling author and pop culture essayist’s own admission, no topic has loomed larger or longer in his mind than the ironies, ecstasies and singularity of American football.
    Zack Ruskin, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • What the bill means for classic cars, lowriders Maintaining vintage vehicles is a labor of love, and the biennial smog check requirement poses an additional challenge for collectors, as not all gas stations are equipped to provide this service.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Northbound Interstate 435 lanes in Shawnee were closed Wednesday afternoon following a crash involving seven vehicles, police said.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The toolkit has quietly powered World ID since April and now ships publicly under an MIT license after roughly two years of development and an independent audit by Least Authority.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone who ships to the Half-Way House still must declare their items at a customs office about 100 feet away.
    Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Transports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transports. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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