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as in instrumentalities
something used to achieve an end
used organized protests as a vehicle for change
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as in transports
something used to carry goods or passengers
bought a larger vehicle after they had a third baby
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Recent Examples of vehicles
The two victims who were shot while inside their vehicles were also taken to Boston hospitals with life-threatening injuries, officials said.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Modern vehicles do have more sensitive electronics, and following manufacturer-specific procedures is always the safest approach.
—Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Hours later, a plane that evacuated French passengers landed in Paris, where it was met by emergency vehicles.
—Arkansas Online, 11 May 2026
The team has demonstrated this alternative navigation solution with ground vehicles, a high-altitude balloon, and a drone.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
One of the biggest questions about autonomous vehicles and the future of robotaxi services is whether the vehicles can safely transport passengers.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Georgia is known for peaches, pecans and more recently, making electric vehicles and the batteries that power them.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
The crash involved at least two vehicles.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Modern vehicles do have more sensitive electronics, and following manufacturer-specific procedures is always the safest approach.
—Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Hours later, a plane that evacuated French passengers landed in Paris, where it was met by emergency vehicles.
—Arkansas Online, 11 May 2026
The team has demonstrated this alternative navigation solution with ground vehicles, a high-altitude balloon, and a drone.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
One of the biggest questions about autonomous vehicles and the future of robotaxi services is whether the vehicles can safely transport passengers.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Georgia is known for peaches, pecans and more recently, making electric vehicles and the batteries that power them.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
The crash involved at least two vehicles.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehicles
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In Hokum, the Cork native transports viewers to Ireland’s remote and possibly haunted Bilberry Woods Hotel alongside prickly American author Ohm Baumann (Adam Scott) for a good ol' fashioned hair-raiser of a ghost story.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
4 May 2026
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Adapted from Cornelia Funke’s beloved children’s book of the same name, Laura Crook Waxdal, Mark Hartman and John Kielty’s version transports the audience to the North Pole where nefarious forces look to remove the magic from and insert some capitalism into Christmas.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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According to the team, when the lander reaches the moon’s surface, the robot will deploy to carry out tasks like carrying scientific instruments and placing sensors in specific locations.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Both Voyager probes launched with the same 10 operational instruments.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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Sacramento International Airport transportations security officers received some pay Monday — their first paycheck in over a month — as the partial government shutdown continues.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Mayoral press conferences and news releases began to include a running tally of involuntary transportations—an acknowledgment, perhaps, of some outer limit to the power of asking nicely from a screen.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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That Johnson was Hafley’s first selection in the secondary means he will not only be asked to contribute early but will surely have his coach’s attention from the onset.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Some employ these tools respectfully and responsibly, creating new means to share the stories of victims or of the rapidly diminishing number of living witnesses.—
Toby Axelrod,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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More room for all on board is needed due to the mobility conveyances of our oldest and youngest.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The car's design is radical compared to Jaguar's modern conveyances.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Our senators aren’t listening to us Few things in life are worse than listening to endless hold music when connecting to live customer service agents at your bank, utility, or airline.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Kerr had been meeting with media agents, Front Office Sports reported the week after the season ended, signaling a sign that the coach might return to broadcasting.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Medications called vasopressors can also be given to boost blood pressure and make sure organs such as the brain and kidneys are getting nutrients such as oxygen.—
Lauren Dunn,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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Fascia is a continuous web of fibrous tissue that wraps around and supports organs, muscles, bones, and every other structure of the body.—
Scott Haak,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 May 2026
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Of all the factors that could sway Giannis, with all due respect to Bam, the respect element likely is not at the top of the list.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Eligibility depends on factors like employment status, retirement, and financial independence, and applicants must also hold a long-term stay visa.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vehicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehicles. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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