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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
in medieval Europe, furs and forest products from the north were sold in truck for luxury products from the south
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as in garbage
discarded or useless material
filled a dozen large garbage bags with all the truck we collected when we cleaned the place out
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Recent Examples of truck
In the Chicago area, the traffic is often dense, mixing trucks and cars traveling at different speeds, with merging traffic and lanes that become turn-only.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
There are currently 1,100 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet trucks on the road, with an additional 358 contractors.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Duffy said that hours of service regulations for truck drivers have been suspended to give them more time to deliver essential supplies following the storm.
—Helen Graham, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
There are currently 1,100 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet trucks on the road, with an additional 358 contractors.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Duffy said that hours of service regulations for truck drivers have been suspended to give them more time to deliver essential supplies following the storm.
—Helen Graham, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truck
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The ceasefire's initial phase focused on hostage exchanges, increased humanitarian aid and a limited Israeli pullback.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Those typically belong to small companies that don’t meet the listing requirements for a major exchange, although some big-name international stocks can also be listed in the OTC market.—
The Motley Fool,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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According to the Wall Street Journal, less than the burning of wood and garbage.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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In Churchill, the trash sites have all been bear-proofed (enclosed so the animals can’t graze among the garbage), but not so in Arviat, where Inuit enforcers show up in their buggies to honk loudly and chase the bears away from open-air landfills.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, Plummer noted that cotton producers remain exposed to trade disputes and international competition that often require legislative responses beyond insurance programs.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
31 Jan. 2026
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The helicopter crashed about 50 feet from a BNSF Railway line and spread debris across the tracks, according to the railway.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Netflix adaptation of Julia Quinn's 'Bridgerton' books have adapted each Bridgerton sibling's love story faithfully, adding some plot changes and at least one gender swap.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Book swaps let readers enjoy a new book without the additional expense and keep unwanted books out of landfills.—
Meg Miller,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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Perfect for lounging around the house, walking the dog, taking out the trash, or wearing to the movie theater, this platform clog is an indoor slipper with a durable outsole sturdy enough for outdoor use.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Place the racks in a large, heavy-duty black plastic trash bag and spray them liberally with undiluted vinegar.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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Most of that toxic junk was never found, Fernando added.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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There’s so much junk in Eggleston’s pictures.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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But for decades, sections of it have been plagued by the dumping of toxic chemicals and untreated sewage.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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By creating an economic incentive for Mexico to capture and treat its sewage, reuse is the only sustainable long-term solution to this crisis.—
Doug Liden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truck. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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