as in exchanges
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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Recent Examples of trucks
At that point, governments and industry execs were not yet backtracking, weakening regulations, re-engining trucks, canceling battery deals or bringing back big, thirsty V8s.
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New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation imposed travel restrictions on box trucks, tractor-trailer, tandem, and special permit trucks on interstate highways, though truck deliveries of food, fuel, and medical supplies are exempted.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Images of the ensuing violence — tanker trucks burning on highways and columns of gray smoke billowing over the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta — drew worldwide attention.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
More than 20,000 commercial trucks cross the border between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo on an average weekday.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Early Friday morning in Elgin, three trucks with flashing lights pulled up to a home near Melrose and Lawrence avenues.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
In the heavily Latino area of south Oklahoma City, ICE agents have been patrolling in unmarked vehicles and stopping work trucks of roofers, painters and electricians, Brooks Jimenez said.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Feb. 2026
Twenty-nine additional spaces are expected for trucks, buses and RVs-trailers-campers at the rest area on Interstate 84 East in Southington.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation imposed travel restrictions on box trucks, tractor-trailer, tandem, and special permit trucks on interstate highways, though truck deliveries of food, fuel, and medical supplies are exempted.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Images of the ensuing violence — tanker trucks burning on highways and columns of gray smoke billowing over the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta — drew worldwide attention.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
More than 20,000 commercial trucks cross the border between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo on an average weekday.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Early Friday morning in Elgin, three trucks with flashing lights pulled up to a home near Melrose and Lawrence avenues.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
In the heavily Latino area of south Oklahoma City, ICE agents have been patrolling in unmarked vehicles and stopping work trucks of roofers, painters and electricians, Brooks Jimenez said.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Feb. 2026
Twenty-nine additional spaces are expected for trucks, buses and RVs-trailers-campers at the rest area on Interstate 84 East in Southington.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trucks
Noun
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Emails released in connection with Epstein’s records show a familiar and friendly tone between the two, including exchanges in which Epstein sent her expensive gifts.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
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Alas, exchanges like Kramer and Fauci’s were airing on staid C-SPAN, while network TV had already pivoted toward a flashier mode, in which open conflict became a sure formula for success.—
Talya Zax,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Other menu options are the Sandwich Combo, which puts the 3 Finger Combo on a bun with lettuce and swaps out the Texas toast; and a kid’s meal with two fingers, a small fry and a kid-sized drink.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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The class will highlight healthy food swaps, tips for budget-friendly grocery shopping, proper cooking techniques, general nutrition tips and more, a release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Loop Capital sees more monetization opportunities ahead for Reddit even as the stock trades at an attractive valuation.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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Career and Technical Education, or CTE, programs offer students the opportunity to learn hands-on skills aligned with trades like IT, cosmetology and culinary arts.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Trucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trucks. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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