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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
Faye Bradley, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Clients are helicoptered into a deep fiord where a private cruise transports them to a remote island.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Based in Sasebo, Japan, the Tripoli, almost 850 feet long and displacing 45,000 tons, is essentially a small aircraft carrier an d carries F-35 stealth fighters and MV-22 Osprey transports as well as landing craft to move troops ashore.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
The stone circle that transports World War II nurse Claire Randall back to the 18th century may just be a marker for a pre-existing region of magical properties in the Scottish Highlands.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Or for an even quieter ambience, visit Higher Grounds Cafe, which is affiliated with Manolo’s Bakery and nestled peacefully in the Myers Park United Methodist Church, whose gothic architecture from 1929 transports you to the Duke or Oxford university campuses, if even for a minute.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz – which typically transports about 20% of the global oil supply – has halted most traffic, sending oil prices soaring and keeping them volatile.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Escondido relies on an outfall pipe that transports the city’s runoff to the ocean via Escondido creek.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Taking to her beauty brand The Outset's Instagram, Johansson shared a behind-the-scenes look at her latest campaign shoot, which transports fans to an idyllic poolside getaway.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
This specific sailing transports guests into the biodiverse Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve on voyages of three, four, or seven nights.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Shuttle buses and other temporary transports will ferry fans during the World Cup.
—Dave Lieber
mar. 11, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
This Cheshire-like feline vehicle character appears on a road in the forest and transports Mei, Satsuki and Totoro to their destinations in the film.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The department said at least one of the transports was the result of a dog attack.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Despite such doubts, Malaysia is positioning itself as Southeast Asia's hub for the alternative technology, a three-step process that captures, transports and buries carbon dioxide which contributes to climate change.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
About halfway through the video, Potter exits the building and directs a person, who is blacked out, to Waterman and Thayer streets, and radios that the hospitals need to be advised that police vehicles are also doing transports.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The hospital transports figure, however, could be higher because some students took themselves or friends to the ER.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Produced by Sil-Metropole Organisation and Infinity Zone Technology, the project transports viewers through the city’s cultural and urban highlights — from Victoria Harbour and the Peak Tram to Wong Tai Sin Temple, the Tian Tan Buddha and the Avenue of Stars.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Clients are helicoptered into a deep fiord where a private cruise transports them to a remote island.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Based in Sasebo, Japan, the Tripoli, almost 850 feet long and displacing 45,000 tons, is essentially a small aircraft carrier an d carries F-35 stealth fighters and MV-22 Osprey transports as well as landing craft to move troops ashore.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
The stone circle that transports World War II nurse Claire Randall back to the 18th century may just be a marker for a pre-existing region of magical properties in the Scottish Highlands.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Or for an even quieter ambience, visit Higher Grounds Cafe, which is affiliated with Manolo’s Bakery and nestled peacefully in the Myers Park United Methodist Church, whose gothic architecture from 1929 transports you to the Duke or Oxford university campuses, if even for a minute.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz – which typically transports about 20% of the global oil supply – has halted most traffic, sending oil prices soaring and keeping them volatile.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Escondido relies on an outfall pipe that transports the city’s runoff to the ocean via Escondido creek.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Taking to her beauty brand The Outset's Instagram, Johansson shared a behind-the-scenes look at her latest campaign shoot, which transports fans to an idyllic poolside getaway.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
Wind transports dandelion seeds, which develop a white, parachute-like mechanism, called a pappus.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
This specific sailing transports guests into the biodiverse Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve on voyages of three, four, or seven nights.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Shuttle buses and other temporary transports will ferry fans during the World Cup.
—Dave Lieber
mar. 11, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
This Cheshire-like feline vehicle character appears on a road in the forest and transports Mei, Satsuki and Totoro to their destinations in the film.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The department said at least one of the transports was the result of a dog attack.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Despite such doubts, Malaysia is positioning itself as Southeast Asia's hub for the alternative technology, a three-step process that captures, transports and buries carbon dioxide which contributes to climate change.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
About halfway through the video, Potter exits the building and directs a person, who is blacked out, to Waterman and Thayer streets, and radios that the hospitals need to be advised that police vehicles are also doing transports.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The hospital transports figure, however, could be higher because some students took themselves or friends to the ER.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transports
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The home run derby continues when Stewart sends a bomb that hits the left center light pole.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Philadelphia gets the 114th and 197th overall picks from Atlanta and sends the 122nd and 215th picks to the Falcons in the deal.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Enat Ethiopian Restaurant, with locations in East Charlotte and in Optimist Hall, specializes in the type of food that excites with booming flavors and wraps you around in a bear hug.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Saigal, who spent six years working in hospitality in London and trained in hotel management in Switzerland before transitioning into film production, says the company’s ethos is rooted in backing work that genuinely excites them.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
19 Mar. 2026
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These breakfast delights might move you from the cinnamon roll camp into a whole different delight for your palate.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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While Fa’alave-Johnson’s primary football role in college will be policing the USC secondary, Doyle promised that his senior season as a Don will include more than a few carries.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The attacks have effectively halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage that carries about one-fifth of the world's oil supply.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sunain, the human data capture startup, ships these custom wrist cameras to vetted contributors in its network.—
NILESH CHRISTOPHER LOS ANGELES TIMES,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sunain, the human data capture startup, ships these custom wrist cameras to vetted contributors in its network.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ellie does a great job with Christian’s birthday cake, which pleases Ben.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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That creates healthy breadth readings and pleases professional stock pickers, though in the past has not been associated with strong index advances.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Koala Eco’s Natural Multi-Purpose cleaner banishes stubborn condiment stains and leaves a fragrant mandarin scent.—
Kristin Corpuz,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, on Broadway, the Wizard only leaves because Glinda banishes him after uncovering more of his secrets.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Transports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transports. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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