as in carts
a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling
harness the horses up to the wagon so I can bring in the hay
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Recent Examples of wagons
During a time when Lane Kiffin once again became the target of fans everywhere, his new AD stepped up and circled the wagons.
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Euphoria swept across the country, including in small towns like Ashland, where my friends and I had pulled red wagons around to gather scrap for the war effort.
—Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Faced with an enemy encirclement, the General ordered his troops to use their heavy armored wagons to provide cover.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
As prospectors and settlers in covered wagons, on horseback, and even traveling on foot flooded the Front Range in response to rumors of the discovery of gold, the population in the area exploded.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
In an untitled work from 1995, a cluster of sturdy wagons sits at the edge of a frozen lake, a site where her family of peripatetic horse traders often camped.
—Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
But doing things the easy way has been unbecoming of the Ducks, who fell behind by two goals, circled the wagons to force overtime but then stumbled in the bonus session, 4-3, off Marco Rossi’s OT winner.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
From a quick trip to the park to a weekend away, Keenz wagons offer style and comfort.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The build quality feels durable and premium, not flimsy like many wagons.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Euphoria swept across the country, including in small towns like Ashland, where my friends and I had pulled red wagons around to gather scrap for the war effort.
—Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Faced with an enemy encirclement, the General ordered his troops to use their heavy armored wagons to provide cover.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
As prospectors and settlers in covered wagons, on horseback, and even traveling on foot flooded the Front Range in response to rumors of the discovery of gold, the population in the area exploded.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
In an untitled work from 1995, a cluster of sturdy wagons sits at the edge of a frozen lake, a site where her family of peripatetic horse traders often camped.
—Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
But doing things the easy way has been unbecoming of the Ducks, who fell behind by two goals, circled the wagons to force overtime but then stumbled in the bonus session, 4-3, off Marco Rossi’s OT winner.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
From a quick trip to the park to a weekend away, Keenz wagons offer style and comfort.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The build quality feels durable and premium, not flimsy like many wagons.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wagons
Noun
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In the warmer months, the brewery hosts food carts, live music, and entertainment.—
Anna Laird Barto,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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While some debate over the cost, many shoppers agreed the comforting, family-friendly meal was worth adding to their carts, especially for an easy weeknight dinner with enough leftovers for another meal the next day.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Noun
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What Ram pickup trucks are affected by the recall?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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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,
11 May 2026
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“Wagons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagons. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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