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as in carrying
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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as in sailing
to travel on water in a vessel
we're planning to ferry to several islands in the Lesser Antilles
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Recent Examples of ferrying
In addition, the orbiting lab is in low Earth orbit, within easy reach of cargo ships ferrying fruit, vegetables and other perishables.
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Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Dhaka, Bangladesh — Every day, Shakil Khan weaves his bike through the relentless traffic of Dhaka, delivering items and ferrying passengers across the city.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
The end-use for the Type 00 is not carving lines on ice but ferrying high-net-worth individuals on pavement, but Jaguar does the ice tests in an effort to prove performance and make the car more desirable for a customer who might also be considering a Porsche Taycan, for example.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Cargo ships are a key cog in the global economy, ferrying everything from oil and raw materials to toys and electronics around the world.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 2 Mar. 2026
On April 26, 2023, a Saudi Arabian naval ship pulled into the Port of Jeddah, ferrying people escaping the war in Khartoum—a 10 hour journey across the Red Sea.
—Yousra Elbagir, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Liuzzo was ferrying people back to Selma from Montgomery on March 25 after the conclusion of the final, successful march to the state capital when a carload of Ku Klux Klansmen, one an FBI informant, chased her down and shot her through her car window.
—Aniko Bodroghkozy, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Dhaka, Bangladesh — Every day, Shakil Khan weaves his bike through the relentless traffic of Dhaka, delivering items and ferrying passengers across the city.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
The end-use for the Type 00 is not carving lines on ice but ferrying high-net-worth individuals on pavement, but Jaguar does the ice tests in an effort to prove performance and make the car more desirable for a customer who might also be considering a Porsche Taycan, for example.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Cargo ships are a key cog in the global economy, ferrying everything from oil and raw materials to toys and electronics around the world.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 2 Mar. 2026
On April 26, 2023, a Saudi Arabian naval ship pulled into the Port of Jeddah, ferrying people escaping the war in Khartoum—a 10 hour journey across the Red Sea.
—Yousra Elbagir, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Liuzzo was ferrying people back to Selma from Montgomery on March 25 after the conclusion of the final, successful march to the state capital when a carload of Ku Klux Klansmen, one an FBI informant, chased her down and shot her through her car window.
—Aniko Bodroghkozy, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferrying
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In Rome, Pope Leo XIV observed the first Good Friday of his papacy by carrying a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kelley makes a play for Göring’s trust by befriending his wife and daughter and carrying letters to them, against all regulations.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Valid for British Isles Explorer itineraries sailing in 2026 or 2027, or for another itinerary and extension of equal or lesser value—within the same stateroom category or lower—during the same period, if the itinerary and extension offered is not available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another bulk carrier, the Mac Hope, identifying itself as sailing under Chinese ownership and with a Chinese crew, also transited the strait on Monday, MarineTraffic data show.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff's office said that the timber-hauling truck was in compliance with all safety measures regarding its cargo, and no criminal or civil charges were anticipated.—
April 3,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The image below shows the SLS freeing itself of Earth, hauling the Artemis 2 mission to the darkening skies above Florida.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The boating forecast in South Florida on April 1, 2026.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Davide Veglia, 55, was killed Wednesday in a boating hit-and-run crash in the Meloy Channel of Biscayne Bay.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bulk and general cargo made up another 40% (1,339 ships), typically transporting agricultural commodities such as corn, wheat and soybeans, and also coal and iron ore.—
Flavio Macau,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition, unlike some carbon removal strategies that rely on transporting and dispersing large quantities of crushed rock, this method operates entirely on-site.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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That's when authorities said the homeowner allegedly pointed a gun at the worker, sending him running for his life.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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About 20% of the world's oil flows throw the strait, and Iran's ability to block the flow of tankers has roiled the global economy, sending oil prices soaring.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Ferrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferrying. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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