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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
in medieval Europe, furs and forest products from the north were sold in truck for luxury products from the south
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as in garbage
discarded or useless material
filled a dozen large garbage bags with all the truck we collected when we cleaned the place out
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Recent Examples of truck
At least one person is dead following a crash between a Honda SUV and a Los Angeles County street-sweeping truck Sunday morning, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
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Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
With the 458 Pro Campervan, Ari expands its tiny RV family, adding to its deep lineup of modular body styles planted atop the 458 Pro truck platform.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
The sub, which can be transported by air and truck and placed on a variety of ships, will be operated by the Navy’s Underwater Rescue Command, which is based in Coronado.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
After the crew declared an emergency, multiple emergency vehicles began responding, including the truck that would soon collide with Air Canada Express Flight 8646.
—Colleen Mondor, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
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Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
With the 458 Pro Campervan, Ari expands its tiny RV family, adding to its deep lineup of modular body styles planted atop the 458 Pro truck platform.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
The sub, which can be transported by air and truck and placed on a variety of ships, will be operated by the Navy’s Underwater Rescue Command, which is based in Coronado.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
After the crew declared an emergency, multiple emergency vehicles began responding, including the truck that would soon collide with Air Canada Express Flight 8646.
—Colleen Mondor, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truck
Noun
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As one person briefed on the exchange recalled, Altman then denied having made the claim.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The union offered to have workers return to work in less than a week in exchange for continued contract negotiations.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Down where the Pigeons toiled, two-foot piles of garbage cluttered blocks lined with storage-unit facilities, budget hotels, abandoned RVs and parking lots sealed with rusted razor wire.—
TIM CRAIG THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2026
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Her body was found wrapped in blankets and garbage bags in the bed of a second-story room.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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In fine fashion, the speedy forward, who underwent groin surgery in the preseason after arriving in a trade with Nashville, struck a perfect cross that was headed into goal by Tyler Boyd, increasing the lead to 6-0 in the 70th minute.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This bears a strong resemblance to what’s happening in the trades as of 2026, with electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians commanding strong premiums, especially on data-center construction.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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One social media video taken from along a highway near the barracks showed the aftermath of the strike, with pieces of fiery debris scattered along the mountain range housing the barracks.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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He’s bounced around between organizations, finally landing with the Twins this January in swap for minor league catcher Nate Baez.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Wear it with sneakers for a sightseeing day, swap in sandals for dinner, and throw a jean jacket over it when the night gets breezy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kansas City uses this money to pay for basic city services, like fire fighting, snow plowing and trash collecting.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Officials remind the public to report aggressive wildlife immediately, always supervise children outdoors, keep pets on a leash and close by and avoid leaving food or trash accessible.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Analysts have downgraded Brightline's debt to junk, raising questions about private rail as a business.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Your many boxes of junk can tuck behind the footboard, and your guests (and you, with time) will be none the wiser.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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Within minutes, a dark brew of sewage, industrial waste, and stormwater was rising through basements and businesses, hospitals and the central rail station, knocking out power and causing a billion dollars in damage.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nest Burger at 2540 East Plano Parkway Suite was temporarily closed after inspectors observed a lack of adequate sewage disposal facilities in the kitchen causing an immediate public health hazard.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truck. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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