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as in sends
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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as in excites
to fill with great joy
was absolutely transported when she heard that her brother was getting married
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as in delights
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 exiles
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 carries
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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as in ecstasies
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
was in transports of joy after winning the championship
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as in vehicles
something used to carry goods or passengers
rising gas prices will impel more people to use public transport
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Recent Examples of transports
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Video shows Kirk being carried by six men to an SUV, which transports him to Timpanogos Regional Hospital.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
MilwaukeeWarehouse is a distribution company that transports goods across southeastern Wisconsin, according to the company's website.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In Hamlet, the 2025 reimagining of Shakespare’s play about a Danish prince who, seeking to avenge his father’s death, slowly descends into madness, filmmaker Aneil Karia transports the infamous story to the streets of London and the city’s vibrant South Asian community.
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead, about 60% was generated by its medical service, which transports organs for transplants, the company said in SEC filings.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recommendations The Honanki Heritage Site, built by ancestors of the Hopi tribe, transports you to the 12th to 14th centuries with enigmatic cliff dwellings, pictographs and petroglyphs.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The railway transports around 43 people per car, and carries around three million passengers every year, according to Lisbon’s town hall.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The 83-year-old ship is owned by Inland Lakes Management, headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan, and transports cement from Alpena, Michigan, to other Great Lakes ports.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Little’s office authorized up to $300,000 from his emergency fund to pay for the transports.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Organizers reported more than 30 medical transports to hospitals during the event.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Walking inside transports diners to an upscale, romantic cafe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Handmaid's Tale Adapted from Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel of the same name, The Handmaid's Tale transports viewers to the totalitarian society of Gilead.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Small cap value was up 4%, homebuilders were up 5%, and transports were up 3%.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
The electric public cart transports between six and eight people at a time from Southampton to Coopers Beach.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
Located in a 200-year-old teahouse above the willow tree in the Higashi Chaya District, Café Yanagi-an transports visitors back in time.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
For instance, in the scene where Dorothy is swept up by the tornado that transports her to Oz, the audience is hit by a swarm of leaves as the wind blows across the arena.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Video shows Kirk being carried by six men to an SUV, which transports him to Timpanogos Regional Hospital.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
MilwaukeeWarehouse is a distribution company that transports goods across southeastern Wisconsin, according to the company's website.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In Hamlet, the 2025 reimagining of Shakespare’s play about a Danish prince who, seeking to avenge his father’s death, slowly descends into madness, filmmaker Aneil Karia transports the infamous story to the streets of London and the city’s vibrant South Asian community.
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead, about 60% was generated by its medical service, which transports organs for transplants, the company said in SEC filings.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recommendations The Honanki Heritage Site, built by ancestors of the Hopi tribe, transports you to the 12th to 14th centuries with enigmatic cliff dwellings, pictographs and petroglyphs.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The railway transports around 43 people per car, and carries around three million passengers every year, according to Lisbon’s town hall.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The 83-year-old ship is owned by Inland Lakes Management, headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan, and transports cement from Alpena, Michigan, to other Great Lakes ports.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
With over 135,000 successful pet transports completed, the company is known for safety, transparency, and human-first service.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Little’s office authorized up to $300,000 from his emergency fund to pay for the transports.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Organizers reported more than 30 medical transports to hospitals during the event.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Walking inside transports diners to an upscale, romantic cafe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Handmaid's Tale Adapted from Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel of the same name, The Handmaid's Tale transports viewers to the totalitarian society of Gilead.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Small cap value was up 4%, homebuilders were up 5%, and transports were up 3%.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
The electric public cart transports between six and eight people at a time from Southampton to Coopers Beach.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
Located in a 200-year-old teahouse above the willow tree in the Higashi Chaya District, Café Yanagi-an transports visitors back in time.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transports
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The technical feat Fonseca pulled off involves a Python script that monitors the game memory through the Dolphin emulator, sends dialogue context to AI models like GPT-5 or Gemini, and writes the responses back into the GameCube's RAM.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nothing sends chills down your spine like evil clowns, undead monsters and a filthy car.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a spare dining room with concrete ceilings and spindly pendant lights, chef-owners Maria Teresa Gallina and Nicolas Martinez serve only what excites them most.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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What excites me most is building relationships and partnerships, getting others inspired about new materials and new possibilities, and being willing to take risks, pushing the limits of what’s known into the space of the unknown.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Farrell, 49, also delights with a demonstration of his song-and-dance skills in the scene.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Here's what to know about the chocolatey delights.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Authorities identified Tyler Robinson as Charlie Kirk‘s alleged assassin and charged him with murder, which carries the possibility of the death penalty.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Repole’s cautionary advice carries significant weight given his impressive business track record.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This cooler, with its flat top and accessory loops, is also part of Dometic’s Recon system, which is optimized for compatibility, stackability, and packing into vehicles.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The company has also installed wall boxes for charging electric vehicles, heat pumps and power storage units.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to Reuters, 2024 Cargo Facts Consulting data showed that Shein ships about 5,000 tonnes of cargo daily.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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Novo Nordisk is making Ozempic, which carries a list price of just under $1,000 per month, available at its NovoCare Pharmacy, which ships medications directly to cash-paying consumers.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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Though the episodes ended before Britney revealed her vote, fans are convinced that Britney votes for Danielle and banishes her based on how the episode was edited.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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This duo includes a collagen serum and an eye cream that banishes dark circles and tired-looking skin.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
11 Oct. 2024
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Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Transports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transports. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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