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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
Lexus, for example, shares some underpinnings with Toyota brand vehicles made in Kentucky and Indiana.
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Robert Ferris, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
With vehicles from nation-states like Russia and China, as well as private companies like Rocket Lab, SpaceX, Arianespace and others, launch costs are no longer prohibitive.
—Big Think, 24 Feb. 2026
Similar attacks on vehicles and stores were also reported in other Mexican states and appear to be in response to the killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of vehicles were reported stranded on state roads, according to Mass State Police.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Mexico's National Guard randomly searches vehicles at ports of entry.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
If adopted more widely, the TRV-150 could support frontline troops without adding vehicles to crowded road networks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
The vehicles were often used as taxis or for freelance businesses.
—Precious Adesina, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Robert Ferris, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
With vehicles from nation-states like Russia and China, as well as private companies like Rocket Lab, SpaceX, Arianespace and others, launch costs are no longer prohibitive.
—Big Think, 24 Feb. 2026
Similar attacks on vehicles and stores were also reported in other Mexican states and appear to be in response to the killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of vehicles were reported stranded on state roads, according to Mass State Police.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Mexico's National Guard randomly searches vehicles at ports of entry.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
If adopted more widely, the TRV-150 could support frontline troops without adding vehicles to crowded road networks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
The vehicles were often used as taxis or for freelance businesses.
—Precious Adesina, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehicles
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The department said at least one of the transports was the result of a dog attack.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Despite such doubts, Malaysia is positioning itself as Southeast Asia's hub for the alternative technology, a three-step process that captures, transports and buries carbon dioxide which contributes to climate change.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Not only did archaeologists find a couple of precious pieces of textiles but also instruments and artifacts that could indicate a workshop, such as needles and a weaving sword, indicating that Beycesultan was a major textile-producing settlement during the Bronze Age.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 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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In Arizona, our driving laws are influenced by factors like busy freeways in metro Phoenix, monsoon season flooding, outdated transportations modes and distracted driving laws.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The organization was appealing to Garton and the fair because of its commitment to bridging the gap for people who may have received aid from FEMA or other programs, but who do not have the financial means to rebuild fully.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The discrepancy comes in large part from men being likelier to choose more lethal means, such as firearms.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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Nobody is making the elevator repair companies or the landlords actually fix problematic conveyances.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the end, the court found that these conveyances by Kanai were illicit but rejected CAHA’s unjust enrichment claim regarding his use of complimentary Avalanche tickets without reimbursing the nonprofit.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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The congresswoman said Rafael had been detained by ICE agents after a routine inspection while driving a commercial cargo truck in Louisiana.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Many Minnesotans watched with worry as federal agents and National Guard troops hit the streets of Los Angeles last summer and Chicago in the fall.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Though the British monarchy has little everyday political power, the organs of the state still draw their authority from the throne.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our immune system goes into overdrive trying to fight the infection off, triggering inflammation that can impair blood flow and damage tissues and organs.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
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The document, though, notes that prosecutors must consider federal immunity — which is not absolute but offers some protection for agents — among other factors.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Additional factors like algae, moisture, and corrosion are also factors to consider.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Vehicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehicles. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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