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
Rivian's electric trucks and SUVs are quick, powerful and include a suite of advanced standard features.
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Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to the cut-through traffic prohibitions for trucks on residential streets, city staff will work with the City Council on ordinance revisions to strengthen penalties on truck operators and owners who do not comply with signs and restrictions.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Others pick the fluids up in trucks and send them across Europe and the world.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Electric vehicles, especially trucks, trains, and ships, could carry more energy without adding excessive weight.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Around 100 vehicles, including RVs and command trucks marked with US Marshals Service and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation logos, were parked in nearby lots and fields.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The wind may shift, the weather may change, there may be Amazon trucks to escape from a deadly party in or not.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
The country is also the leading global exporter of tractor trucks, 95% of which are destined for the United States.
—Reuters, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to the cut-through traffic prohibitions for trucks on residential streets, city staff will work with the City Council on ordinance revisions to strengthen penalties on truck operators and owners who do not comply with signs and restrictions.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Others pick the fluids up in trucks and send them across Europe and the world.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Electric vehicles, especially trucks, trains, and ships, could carry more energy without adding excessive weight.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Around 100 vehicles, including RVs and command trucks marked with US Marshals Service and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation logos, were parked in nearby lots and fields.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The wind may shift, the weather may change, there may be Amazon trucks to escape from a deadly party in or not.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
The country is also the leading global exporter of tractor trucks, 95% of which are destined for the United States.
—Reuters, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trucks
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New Zealand’s government reiterated its commitment to upholding strict firearms controls, while future diplomatic exchanges are expected to observe more rigorous legal vetting procedures.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The tax credits lower the cost of health-insurance premiums paid by individuals and families who buy health plans on Obamacare exchanges, and expand the pool of eligible recipients.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Equally performance-minded is the rubber strap, designed with a Quick Release System for easy swaps.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Monitor Short Interest and Derivatives Activity Shortsellers often operate through opaque structures, including swaps and options.—
Tim Reynolds,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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In his public appearances, Farley has lamented the shortage of young Americans entering the skilled trades, a concern echoed by many business leaders and economists.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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It must be noted that volume, which includes trades involving institutional market makers and over-counts each individual’s risk, is not interchangeable with traditional sportsbook handle.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Trucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trucks. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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