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as in to haul
to support and take from one place to another
there are shuttle buses to ferry visitors from the parking lots to the fairground
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Recent Examples of ferry
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Two women take a selfie next to a mural by artist Banksy of a workman removing a star from the EU flag near the ferry terminal in Dover, Kent, in 2017.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Gopal Sharma, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Once Kelley starts visiting Göring’s wife and daughter, getting cozy, teaching Göring’s cute kiddo magic kids, and ferrying messages back and forth to boot, things get really sticky.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The park’s crown jewel is Bear Island, a pristine, undeveloped barrier island accessible only by ferry or private boat.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Two women take a selfie next to a mural by artist Banksy of a workman removing a star from the EU flag near the ferry terminal in Dover, Kent, in 2017.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Some protesters forced their way into the parliament complex by breaking through a barricade, a local official said, setting fire to an ambulance, hurling objects at riot police, and ferrying the injured to the hospital on motorcycles.
—Gopal Sharma, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Once Kelley starts visiting Göring’s wife and daughter, getting cozy, teaching Göring’s cute kiddo magic kids, and ferrying messages back and forth to boot, things get really sticky.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferry
Verb
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There were no pianos or love seats to haul backward up several flights of stairs, but there were plenty of boxes, clothes, books, backpacks, monitors and mini refrigerators.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The replica Mercedes got purchased and hauled to Indiana.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The attempt proceeded to sail wide left.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Royal Caribbean sails itineraries to 270-plus destinations in 60-plus countries on six continents.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The ferryboat was on the go all day long, covering more miles in a day than the barge would cover in a century.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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One foggy morning this spring, a ferryboat traversed the choppy waters between lower Manhattan and Governors Island.—
Adam Iscoe,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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First responders transported him to the U of L Hospital for treatment.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Sep. 2025
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He was transported to a hospital in critical condition before he was later pronounced dead.—
Landon Mion , Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While in the park, visitors can boat on Seneca Lake or in the nearby Greenbrier River, explore 23 miles of hiking and biking trails, or fish for trout, bass, and bluegill.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Without that deal, the local boating company has had to scale back its service and move its dock farther down the Ohio River.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An Aeromexico Boeing 737 MAX 8 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport on September 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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This year has also seen HALA expand its proposition beyond small businesses to Saudi Arabia’s growing community of freelance workers, who range from taxi drivers and photographers to lawyers and accountants.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jadarian Price added nine carries for 74 yards and three touchdowns, plus a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Wide receiver Jacob De Jesus #21 of the California Golden Bears carries against the Oregon State Beavers during the first half at Reser Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Corvallis, Oregon.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the gondola on the way back down the mountain to Telluride, Cannes Film Festival topper Thierry Frémaux hops on at the halfway station.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to that, Scruton’s team built a gondola that needed to float down the canal.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Ferry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferry. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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