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as in instrumentalities
something used to achieve an end
used organized protests as a vehicle for change
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as in transports
something used to carry goods or passengers
bought a larger vehicle after they had a third baby
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Recent Examples of vehicles
This is not Copenhagen, which has wide boulevards where vehicles and bikes can be easily separated.
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Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
But these unprotected vehicles can run at automobile speeds, posing a risk of injury that’s greater than for those pedaling nonpowered, slower two-wheelers.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Drivers should avoid off-road detours or unpaved shortcuts suggested by map apps, as those routes can be dangerous and unsuitable for passenger and commercial vehicles, state officials said.
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Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
4 July 2026
Canyon has been trialing this technology in cooperation with Volkswagen, and testing showed that connected vehicles and bicycles can successfully detect each other and exchange live safety information.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
An array of military vehicles, including a tank and a truck hauling an old helicopter, were followed by a group of eight bagpipe players along with drummers and dancers.
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Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
4 July 2026
As the demand for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics continues to grow, researchers are searching for battery technologies that can store more energy, cost less, and last longer than today’s lithium-ion batteries.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
But these unprotected vehicles can run at automobile speeds, posing a risk of injury that’s greater than for those pedaling nonpowered, slower two-wheelers.
—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Drivers should avoid off-road detours or unpaved shortcuts suggested by map apps, as those routes can be dangerous and unsuitable for passenger and commercial vehicles, state officials said.
—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
4 July 2026
Canyon has been trialing this technology in cooperation with Volkswagen, and testing showed that connected vehicles and bicycles can successfully detect each other and exchange live safety information.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
An array of military vehicles, including a tank and a truck hauling an old helicopter, were followed by a group of eight bagpipe players along with drummers and dancers.
—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
4 July 2026
As the demand for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics continues to grow, researchers are searching for battery technologies that can store more energy, cost less, and last longer than today’s lithium-ion batteries.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehicles
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At least within the precision limits of the Perseverance’s instruments, the material roughly matches terrestrial kerogen.
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Making this cosmic fireworks display not only visual, but auditory, optical data from three of the images was matched with the sounds of different instruments in a process called sonification.
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In 2019, when the Space Coast had only 17 launches, there were less 2,000 over-the-road transports through KSC.
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On Tuesday, between Fan Fest and the fan march, the City of Miami reported 100 calls and 15 transports, and 79 of those were heat related.
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At the moment, Congress is having a terrible time deciding how to levy taxes, go to war, protect Social Security, confirm judges and live within its means.
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Visiting teams, particularly from wealthy nations with the means to pay for it, will also request the most secluded rooms in the hotel, and away from the street side to minimize noise exposure.
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Sacramento International Airport transportations security officers received some pay Monday — their first paycheck in over a month — as the partial government shutdown continues.
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Mayoral press conferences and news releases began to include a running tally of involuntary transportations—an acknowledgment, perhaps, of some outer limit to the power of asking nicely from a screen.
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Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
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When your workforce includes full-time employees, fractional specialists and AI agents, culture becomes about how work gets done, not who does it.
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More room for all on board is needed due to the mobility conveyances of our oldest and youngest.
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The car's design is radical compared to Jaguar's modern conveyances.
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The light is produced by specialized organs beneath the abdomen that take in oxygen.
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Once hatched, the larvae burrow into the host and feed on its internal organs.
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The amount each subscriber may receive has not been disclosed and will depend on factors such as how long a person has been subscribed and how many valid claims are filed.
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Spending on Medi-Cal has more than doubled over the last 10 years, which the LAO attributes to an increase in costs per enrollee, more enrollees and a greater share of seniors seeking care, among other factors.
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“Vehicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehicles. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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