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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
In the heavily Latino area of south Oklahoma City, ICE agents have been patrolling in unmarked vehicles and stopping work trucks of roofers, painters and electricians, Brooks Jimenez said.
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Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Feb. 2026
This shift is so total that Tesla is winding down production of its veteran Model S and Model X vehicles to repurpose its California factory for the mass production of Optimus humanoid robots.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
In recent years, the Chicago Auto Show has been steering toward electric vehicles, following the ambitious state and national agenda to convert the industry from combustion engines to cleaner technology, incentivized by governmental tax credits and rebates.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
In addition to widespread spraypainted graffiti, participants also lit multiple vehicles on fire, including at least one police SUV.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Typically, auto dealerships secure purchase orders from private or public fleet operators interested in buying their zero-emission vehicles at the lower rates facilitated by the state incentives.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
After virtually building the global electric vehicles market, Tesla is now planning to spend $20 billion this year as part of an effort to pivot to autonomous driving and robots.
—Reuters, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Martinez and another man were charged in October with assault with a deadly weapon, accused of following the agents' vehicles and initiating the collision with Exum's SUV that led to the shooting on Chicago's south side.
—James Hill, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
When vehicles became more fuel-efficient, people drove farther.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Feb. 2026
This shift is so total that Tesla is winding down production of its veteran Model S and Model X vehicles to repurpose its California factory for the mass production of Optimus humanoid robots.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
In recent years, the Chicago Auto Show has been steering toward electric vehicles, following the ambitious state and national agenda to convert the industry from combustion engines to cleaner technology, incentivized by governmental tax credits and rebates.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
In addition to widespread spraypainted graffiti, participants also lit multiple vehicles on fire, including at least one police SUV.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Typically, auto dealerships secure purchase orders from private or public fleet operators interested in buying their zero-emission vehicles at the lower rates facilitated by the state incentives.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
After virtually building the global electric vehicles market, Tesla is now planning to spend $20 billion this year as part of an effort to pivot to autonomous driving and robots.
—Reuters, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Martinez and another man were charged in October with assault with a deadly weapon, accused of following the agents' vehicles and initiating the collision with Exum's SUV that led to the shooting on Chicago's south side.
—James Hill, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
When vehicles became more fuel-efficient, people drove farther.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehicles
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The hospital transports figure, however, could be higher because some students took themselves or friends to the ER.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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This would include things like fuel shops, ammunition ships, roll-on/roll-off transports, and the like.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Sporting Goods Sporting goods are like instruments and hobbies whereas they're almost always accepted at donation centers.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Brown said her father picked up instruments as a child and built a musical identity that later translated into broadcasting.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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In Arizona, our driving laws are influenced by factors like busy freeways in metro Phoenix, monsoon season flooding, outdated transportations modes and distracted driving laws.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Catherine takes the concept in a different direction, intent on hurting Heathcliff through more emotional means.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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But because many people struggle to get enough vitamin D through natural means, a supplement may be appropriate for those concerned about bone health, Drake said.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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Nobody is making the elevator repair companies or the landlords actually fix problematic conveyances.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the end, the court found that these conveyances by Kanai were illicit but rejected CAHA’s unjust enrichment claim regarding his use of complimentary Avalanche tickets without reimbursing the nonprofit.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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Now, as investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie focus on possible leads, Schweit and several other former FBI agents say the details released so far suggest the perpetrator likely had prior knowledge of the home or family, and a financial rather than ideological motivation for the crime.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Still, a few hundred departing would leave more than 2,000 agents in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas – a federal force more than three times the size of the Minneapolis Police Department.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Excess can harm it, and other organs, as alcohol moves through the body.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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The memory T cells also targeted the tumors specifically, causing little damage to other organs.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Per a source, the Heat discussed Morant internally but decided not to pursue a trade because of myriad factors, including his contract and a history of injuries.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ease of use There are a variety of factors that make hand massages for carpal tunnel syndrome easier to use than others.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Vehicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehicles. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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