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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
William Harwood, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025
The space agency contracts SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, for example, to ferry its astronauts to and from the International Space Station on a biannual basis.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
The suitcase was first spotted floating in the water by the captain of NY Waterway's Susan B. Anthony ferry boat, per the Times.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Verb
But the Starliner, built as part of a NASA program to develop independent commercial crew ships to ferry astronauts to and from the space station, ran into propulsion problems and helium leaks shortly after launch that prompted weeks and then months of tests and analysis.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025
The space agency contracts SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, for example, to ferry its astronauts to and from the International Space Station on a biannual basis.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
Learn about the floods, the drownings, the steamboats, the ferries and the bridges that make Shakopee the place to live.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
The suitcase was first spotted floating in the water by the captain of NY Waterway's Susan B. Anthony ferry boat, per the Times.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferry
Verb
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The second principle—and this is doubly important for us outdoor enthusiasts—is understanding that maintenance schedules are based on normal driving cycles, and not heavy use activities like towing, hauling a heavy camper around, or driving off-road.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
2 Mar. 2025
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Eris is designed to haul payloads of up to 672 pounds (305 kilograms) to low-Earth orbit, and will launch from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Queensland on Australia's northeastern coast.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this year, the ninth installment of the Outlaw Country Cruise sailed with headliners Old Crow Medicine Show.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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Drake had sailed his ship from England around the bottom of the Americas and up the west coast.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Maritime Museum of San Diego seeks volunteers The nonprofit Maritime Museum of San Diego starts the next Docent Volunteer Training Program for newcomers Jan. 21 at the museum on the upper deck of the ferryboat Berkeley.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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For example, when over 1,000 people died in a ferryboat accident in the Red Sea in 2006, critics accused the military of failing to deploy quickly enough to rescue them.—
Jeff Martini,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2011
Verb
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For a brief moment, she’s transported to a warmer location where golden sunlight pours into the room.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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The mise-en-scène of a humble working-class neighborhood in Rome, replete with a sprawling ensemble cast and many extras, convincingly transports viewers into the look and feel of the post-World War II era as Italians try to redefine themselves in the aftermath of fascism.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In photos obtained by PEOPLE, the two were seen boating together in Nerano, Italy, along the Amalfi Coast.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Seven years later, Naya Rivera, who had portrayed out cheerleader Santana Lopez during the entire run of the show, died of accidental drowning while boating with her young son.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Informal work takes many different forms globally and includes jobs such as street sellers, unregistered taxi drivers, domestic workers and day laborers.—
Meera Senthilingam,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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She’s rushed to a hospital while Rick follows in a taxi.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Butler carried the Heat to two NBA Finals appearances.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The actress carried a small, top-handle bag and wore a pair of hoop earrings.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Six new chairlifts, including a 10-person gondola, close to 100 new ski runs and tons of parking will debut in the 2025-26 ski season.—
Elycia Rubin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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Don’t miss the Galleon Carnival event where parades of boats and gondolas sail through the canals.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Ferry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferry. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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