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a vehicle with two handles, a large bowl, and usually one wheel that is used for carrying heavy loads of dirt, rocks, etc.
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Recent Examples of wheelbarrows
Visitors pay between $75 and $90 to choose and cut their own trees, with saws and wheelbarrows provided.
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Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
Outsize portraits of all three are hauled down endless streets as crowds of obligatory fans parade their wheelbarrows, shovels and carbines.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Several customers were busy filling the available wheelbarrows with their choices.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
Turn over wheelbarrows and change the water in birdbaths at least twice a week.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Some visitors walked around casually, looking at the ground, while others brought wagons and wheelbarrows to haul supplies.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
So gather your wheelbarrows, your garden soil, and your seeds, and let’s get gardening.
—Jessica Ilyse Kurn, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2024
Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
Outsize portraits of all three are hauled down endless streets as crowds of obligatory fans parade their wheelbarrows, shovels and carbines.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Several customers were busy filling the available wheelbarrows with their choices.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
Turn over wheelbarrows and change the water in birdbaths at least twice a week.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Some visitors walked around casually, looking at the ground, while others brought wagons and wheelbarrows to haul supplies.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
So gather your wheelbarrows, your garden soil, and your seeds, and let’s get gardening.
—Jessica Ilyse Kurn, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wheelbarrows
Noun
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Lithium-ion and other rechargeable batteries can ignite when crushed or punctured inside collection trucks, which can ignite sparks and fire, potentially destroying the truck, never mind jeopardizing the safety of the driver.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Ducks circled the wagons to win 6-5 in a bonus frame.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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After all, racing wagons are nothing new.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chairs are $65, couches are $99 and luggage carts are $350.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, not all classes can be paired, with some schools within the district having uneven class sections that require additional carts.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Wheelbarrows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheelbarrows. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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