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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
Three mules ferrying bags of cement clambered past us on their own dirt track that ran shorter and even steeper up to the top.
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Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026
In normal times, 120 vessels move through the Strait of Hormuz every single day, with many ferrying 20% of the world’s oil supply.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Its bustling atmosphere and boats ferrying tourists around testify to the city’s lasting appeal.
—Darko Bandic, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Its bustling atmosphere and boats ferrying tourists around testify to the city's lasting appeal.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
TEXRail began ferrying commuters from Fort Worth’s T&P Station to DFW in January 2019.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The one wild card for an event with a temporary 'Draft Theater' that was built just 3 weeks ago, a ferry ferrying people back and forth across a river, and most events outside are the weather.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
This casual transit boat offers sweeping waterfront views while ferrying you between coastal destinations.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
That’s where your pet comes in, ferrying worms across yards, sidewalks and fences to locations the flatworm could never reach on its own.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026
In normal times, 120 vessels move through the Strait of Hormuz every single day, with many ferrying 20% of the world’s oil supply.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Its bustling atmosphere and boats ferrying tourists around testify to the city’s lasting appeal.
—Darko Bandic, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Its bustling atmosphere and boats ferrying tourists around testify to the city's lasting appeal.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
TEXRail began ferrying commuters from Fort Worth’s T&P Station to DFW in January 2019.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The one wild card for an event with a temporary 'Draft Theater' that was built just 3 weeks ago, a ferry ferrying people back and forth across a river, and most events outside are the weather.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
This casual transit boat offers sweeping waterfront views while ferrying you between coastal destinations.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
That’s where your pet comes in, ferrying worms across yards, sidewalks and fences to locations the flatworm could never reach on its own.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferrying
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The outbreak aboard the MV Hondius began after a Dutch cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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For instance, that giant water bottle is not something any European is carrying around.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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The pair finished up with Colbert sending a congratulatory cake from the network – a multi-layered wedding-style beast – sailing downward.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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But a small number of ships with Iranian cargo are still sailing.—
Adina Renner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The film eliminated even a gesture toward a plot while showing solitary nonprofessional and real-life ranch-hand Misael Saavedra chopping and hauling logs in the Argentinian hinterlands (in actuality, Alonso’s family’s ranch).—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Paul later pleads not guilty to felony charges of boating under the influence and causing Beach's death.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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Paul was indicted on felony counts, including boating under the influence, and pleaded not guilty, but was shot to death before he was tried.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Russian media indicated that the hovercraft was built to carry no more than 10 passengers but was transporting 18 people along with heavy equipment at the time of the incident.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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In a new technical blog, the company demonstrated Atlas rotating its torso 180 degrees, squatting to pick up a mini-fridge, and transporting it while dynamically adjusting to shifting internal weight.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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In response to the news of the UFT’s endorsement, Lander campaign spokesperson Emily Minster pointed to Lander’s past both attending and sending his children to public school.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The Major League Soccer scheduling gods finally did San Diego FC a solid, sending the ultimate slumpbuster to Snapdragon Stadium in the midst of a 10-game winless streak.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Ferrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferrying. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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