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
There were a couple of AT&T trucks filled with pay phones parked on Third Avenue, and that was it for communication out, communication in was zero.
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Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Freudenberg e-Power Systems designs, develops, and manufactures power cells, battery, and fuel cell systems for buses, trucks, maritime, and off-road applications, according to the company website.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Lexus' vision for the future doesn't stop at cars, trucks, SUVs and vans.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025
Christopher Payne/Esto Smart, silent robots unload trucks When those trucks roll into docks at the Metaplant, some of the factory’s 850 robots promptly unload their parts.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2025
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Its vast chambers have been used to study the aerodynamics of wind turbines, trucks, and automobiles, helping improve efficiency and reduce drag across industries.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the trucks used to collect yard waste, which are the same ones used for leaf collection and large debris removal — like the services needed during the historic flood in August — need to be replaced within the next few years.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Freudenberg e-Power Systems designs, develops, and manufactures power cells, battery, and fuel cell systems for buses, trucks, maritime, and off-road applications, according to the company website.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Lexus' vision for the future doesn't stop at cars, trucks, SUVs and vans.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025
Christopher Payne/Esto Smart, silent robots unload trucks When those trucks roll into docks at the Metaplant, some of the factory’s 850 robots promptly unload their parts.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2025
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Its vast chambers have been used to study the aerodynamics of wind turbines, trucks, and automobiles, helping improve efficiency and reduce drag across industries.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the trucks used to collect yard waste, which are the same ones used for leaf collection and large debris removal — like the services needed during the historic flood in August — need to be replaced within the next few years.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trucks
Noun
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This curation meant the exchanges could transcend simple mentorship into something more mutual.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
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In a stadium whose design creates issues with atmosphere, the early exchanges were far louder than usual.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Eagles also acquired cornerbacks Michael Carter II and Jaire Alexander in deals that involved late-round pick swaps and backup wide receiver John Metchie III.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gyselinck-Snyder also occasionally hosts trinket swaps in the store.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Most likely, DePodesta will have to make some trades to accomplish this.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hedge Funds ⬆ Wall Street brokered trades letting hedge funds buy tariff refund rights at 20-40 cents on the dollar.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Trucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trucks. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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