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
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing rolling back what's known as the endangerment finding, the basis for rules regulating climate pollution, including from coal and gas-fired power plants, cars and trucks, and methane from the oil and gas industry.
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Julia Simon, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The expectations were dealers would be left with fewer vehicles on their lots and prices would skyrocket on cars and trucks made outside the United States and sales would tank.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Vail can once again prohibit delivery trucks from its pedestrian malls, a federal appeals court has ruled, overturning a Denver judge’s decision last year that put a stop to that ban.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
August inventory data compiled by the Logistics Managers' Index, which tracks inventory and warehousing metrics, warns of the decrease in freight volumes having a trickle down effect on trains, trucks, and warehouses that make money by storing or moving trade.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
With the growing demand and declining or flat supply, the price of trucks has skyrocketed.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The side curtain air bags in the trucks may not deploy properly during a crash, increasing the risk of drivers getting injured, the company said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Julia Simon, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The expectations were dealers would be left with fewer vehicles on their lots and prices would skyrocket on cars and trucks made outside the United States and sales would tank.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Vail can once again prohibit delivery trucks from its pedestrian malls, a federal appeals court has ruled, overturning a Denver judge’s decision last year that put a stop to that ban.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
August inventory data compiled by the Logistics Managers' Index, which tracks inventory and warehousing metrics, warns of the decrease in freight volumes having a trickle down effect on trains, trucks, and warehouses that make money by storing or moving trade.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
With the growing demand and declining or flat supply, the price of trucks has skyrocketed.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The side curtain air bags in the trucks may not deploy properly during a crash, increasing the risk of drivers getting injured, the company said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trucks
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Most are unaware of any campus programs designed to foster such exchanges.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to Global, the text exchanges demonstrate that Bosworth had too close a relationship with the winning bidder, its construction partner, and its lobbyist.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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Even so, compared with a human who can work a full day with breaks, today’s humanoids require frequent charging or battery swaps to keep pace.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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With a shift in perspective and a few budget-friendly swaps, a plastic-free kitchen is possible for you, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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McDonald, whose clients include many large hedge funds, says the trades discussed the most in that group are ones going long hard assets and commodities.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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As Olney points out, Ross would have a strong core to work with in Atlanta in his first season plus whoever the team brings in via offseason trades and free agency.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Trucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trucks. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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