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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
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
According to Williams, the pair had taken a wrong path near a tram that transports passengers between the downtown area where a docking area for cruise ship's is located and a site on the mountainside that is popular with tourists.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
For instance, in the scene where Dorothy is swept up by the tornado that transports her to Oz, the audience is hit by a swarm of leaves as the wind blows across the arena.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Video shows Kirk being carried by six men to an SUV, which transports him to Timpanogos Regional Hospital.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
MilwaukeeWarehouse is a distribution company that transports goods across southeastern Wisconsin, according to the company's website.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In Hamlet, the 2025 reimagining of Shakespare’s play about a Danish prince who, seeking to avenge his father’s death, slowly descends into madness, filmmaker Aneil Karia transports the infamous story to the streets of London and the city’s vibrant South Asian community.
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 11 Sep. 2025
Recommendations The Honanki Heritage Site, built by ancestors of the Hopi tribe, transports you to the 12th to 14th centuries with enigmatic cliff dwellings, pictographs and petroglyphs.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Poore’s business transports mountain bikers to various points along the Blue Ridge Parkway for downhill adventures along the Appalachian Mountains across western North Carolina.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
With over 135,000 successful pet transports completed, the company is known for safety, transparency, and human-first service.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Little’s office authorized up to $300,000 from his emergency fund to pay for the transports.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Organizers reported more than 30 medical transports to hospitals during the event.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Walking inside transports diners to an upscale, romantic cafe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Handmaid's Tale Adapted from Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel of the same name, The Handmaid's Tale transports viewers to the totalitarian society of Gilead.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Small cap value was up 4%, homebuilders were up 5%, and transports were up 3%.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
According to Williams, the pair had taken a wrong path near a tram that transports passengers between the downtown area where a docking area for cruise ship's is located and a site on the mountainside that is popular with tourists.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
For instance, in the scene where Dorothy is swept up by the tornado that transports her to Oz, the audience is hit by a swarm of leaves as the wind blows across the arena.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Video shows Kirk being carried by six men to an SUV, which transports him to Timpanogos Regional Hospital.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
MilwaukeeWarehouse is a distribution company that transports goods across southeastern Wisconsin, according to the company's website.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In Hamlet, the 2025 reimagining of Shakespare’s play about a Danish prince who, seeking to avenge his father’s death, slowly descends into madness, filmmaker Aneil Karia transports the infamous story to the streets of London and the city’s vibrant South Asian community.
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 11 Sep. 2025
Recommendations The Honanki Heritage Site, built by ancestors of the Hopi tribe, transports you to the 12th to 14th centuries with enigmatic cliff dwellings, pictographs and petroglyphs.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Poore’s business transports mountain bikers to various points along the Blue Ridge Parkway for downhill adventures along the Appalachian Mountains across western North Carolina.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
With over 135,000 successful pet transports completed, the company is known for safety, transparency, and human-first service.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Little’s office authorized up to $300,000 from his emergency fund to pay for the transports.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Organizers reported more than 30 medical transports to hospitals during the event.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Walking inside transports diners to an upscale, romantic cafe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Handmaid's Tale Adapted from Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel of the same name, The Handmaid's Tale transports viewers to the totalitarian society of Gilead.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Small cap value was up 4%, homebuilders were up 5%, and transports were up 3%.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transports
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Trump sends California guards to Oregon A federal judge this weekend ruled that the president could not deploy 200 Oregon National Guard troops in Portland so the president ordered hundreds of California National Guard troops to deploy there instead.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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The infamous Richard Speck (Tobias Jelinek) talks about his titties and sends a letter to his beloved Ed, which Gein then uses, Hannibal Lecter-style, to lead the authorities to catch Ted Bundy.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Knight of Wands brings a rush of passion, courage, and the desire to move boldly toward what excites you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Be clear about what excites you and look for tech that can enhance that experience in the bedroom.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
1 Oct. 2025
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His general advice to people attempting to craft humane, precise, and literate prose has scarcely aged, and his own bracing style still informs and delights.—
Ben Yagoda,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Each of the transportation for prostitution charges carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, meaning Combs could technically face up to 20 years, though his actual sentence is expected to be much lighter.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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And momentum is what carries you from one success to the next.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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About 10 minutes later, one or two members of the group broke off to spray-paint vehicles and the guard booth.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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In April, Toyota unveiled its newest Lexus ES at the Shanghai Motor Show in Shanghai, China — introducing the world to Lexus's next generation of electrified vehicles, The Courier Journal previously reported.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The remaining $135 will be charged on delivery—and yes, the calendar ships for free.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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Electric Hydrogen manufactures the modules at its plant in Massachusetts and ships them to clients who assemble the pieces to build electrolyzers.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 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
Verb
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While Alex is reeling from his discovery, Dwayne attacks him and hauls him away.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Transports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transports. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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