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as in ride
a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another I'm without transportation tonight, so I can't meet you at the movies

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as in vehicle
something used to carry goods or passengers right now my bike is my only transportation

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Recent Examples of transportation Include details about energy sources, transportation, housing, food production, and social systems. Ina Fried, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025 Here's what to know about the new transportation secretary: Who is Sean Duffy? Duffy, 53, represented Wisconsin in the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025 Here’s what to know about closed streets, traffic and transportation for the 2025 Life Time Miami Marathon. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025 Schiavo said the change in administration this month, with President Donald Trump appointing new transportation and defense secretaries, should not impact the investigation. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for transportation 
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Noun
  • One of the initiatives implemented in December 2022 was providing rides through the Lyft rideshare service.
    Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Lamar and Chalamet are seen in a black-and-white video, taking a ride together and chatting.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The initial investigation conducted by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office reported that the vehicle being driven by Martin was traveling northbound on Townline Avenue, crossed over the southbound lane and went into the west ditch before striking a tree.
    Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The trooper asked Gonzalez to step out of the vehicle.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Dobson Street in reference to a physical disturbance that resulted in two people being injured, both of whom declined transport by ambulance, but later received medical treatment, according to a press released issued by Pea Ridge Police.
    Annette Beard, arkansasonline.com, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Among them: Jack had arrived to Auschwitz on a transport June 24, 1943, with 1,600 Jews.
    Amber Hunt, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025

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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportation. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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