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as in sending
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
I'll have to transport the car to our new home overseas by public carrier
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2
as in exciting
to fill with great joy
was absolutely transported when she heard that her brother was getting married
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as in delighting
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
was transported with wonder when she saw the Matterhorn for the first time
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as in exiling
to force to leave a country
the offending journalist was transported out of the country and ordered to never return
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as in carrying
to support and take from one place to another
will you transport this heavy casserole dish to the dining room for me?
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Recent Examples of transporting
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.
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
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
At an early stage of development, humanoid robots are moving past a research and development phase into commercialization, mostly for repetitive industrial tasks such as moving pallets and transporting inventory.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The truck, carrying a total of 15 people, was transporting workers to a sweet potato farm in the southern Guangxi region.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
The two companies are proposing the reusable spacecraft as a means of transporting supplies to space stations and performing autonomous orbital free-flying missions.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Critically, its long runways can handle the wide-body jets typically used for transporting cargo.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
In addition to transporting residents to a lush oasis, the terrace offers sweeping views of Central Park and the East River, with multiple seating spaces for lounging and dining.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
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
At an early stage of development, humanoid robots are moving past a research and development phase into commercialization, mostly for repetitive industrial tasks such as moving pallets and transporting inventory.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The truck, carrying a total of 15 people, was transporting workers to a sweet potato farm in the southern Guangxi region.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
The two companies are proposing the reusable spacecraft as a means of transporting supplies to space stations and performing autonomous orbital free-flying missions.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Critically, its long runways can handle the wide-body jets typically used for transporting cargo.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
In addition to transporting residents to a lush oasis, the terrace offers sweeping views of Central Park and the East River, with multiple seating spaces for lounging and dining.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transporting
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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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Major Wilson, 17, has been around horses most of his life and now spends much of his time helping younger riders get ready, showing them how to saddle their horses without exciting them.—
Jhair Romero,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Feb. 2026
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The anti-Zionist project of ending Israel’s existence as a Jewish state implies killing, subjugating, or re-exiling more than half of the world’s Jewish population.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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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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Colorado became one of the first states to ban that chemical conversion process and prohibit the sale of intoxicating hemp products to its residents.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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The gleaming cube vase holds the light yet intoxicating scent.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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Turns out their insatiable desire for drama and noise has yet to be quelled, which means their upcoming batch of concerts will be as entrancing as ever.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Filled with gorgeous, entrancing cinematography, this true story of an unlikely friendship inspires wonder about the natural world and our place in it.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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Latz has picked up the past four saves for Texas, banishing Jakob Junis to a supporting role.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Angels could be seen all around — some on the walls depicting Moses' life and death, and another above, on Michelangelo’s fresco, banishing Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Transporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transporting. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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