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as in trailer
a motor vehicle that is specially equipped for living while traveling
bought a caravan and drove cross-country to California
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as in to tent
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Recent Examples of caravan
Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024
Supporters caravaned along Helena’s downtown, honking horns.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Katherine Corcoran, New York Times, 20 May 2025
When a caravan of federal vehicles departed from the gates, protesters followed them, throwing rocks and other objects.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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Noun
Each spring, his parents and five siblings would caravan with a couple of other families from South Texas to the Oregon-Idaho border.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024
Supporters caravaned along Helena’s downtown, honking horns.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
As in Guatemala and El Salvador, during the first Trump administration regional gang violence and drug trafficking pushed caravans of Honduran migrants into the United States.
—Katherine Corcoran, New York Times, 20 May 2025
When a caravan of federal vehicles departed from the gates, protesters followed them, throwing rocks and other objects.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caravan
Noun
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The majority of its fleet is expected to have this feature by the end of July and all planes will in 2026.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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This means the country's Royal Air Force could join NATO's dual capable aircraft fleet, featuring jets certified to carry American tactical nuclear weapons as well as conventional bombs and missiles.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Hence, another question that Hollywood marketers wrangle with is whether to drop a trailer timed to Comic-Con or not.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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Now, Bleecker Street has unveiled the first trailer for the film, which reunites Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer with director Rob Reiner… and some very special guests.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The Naya Create’s unique hinged split design means each half of the keyboard can be independently adjusted by up to 27 degrees of tenting.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Your ticket includes 10 vouchers redeemable for 4-ounce pours, one Coca-Cola products voucher, a DJ spinning tunes, tented food vendors and some surprises. Details: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine.—
Luann Gibbs,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Outside, dozens of protesters faced off against a convoy of federal officers who used gas canisters and flash-bang grenades to keep the crowd away from the former tomato farm.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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The United Nations has said at least 613 Palestinians have been killed close to the foundation's sites or around humanitarian convoys.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Verb
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First, a larger lens diameter means a bigger and generally heavier pair of binoculars, which may be an issue for those birding on foot or planning a backpacking trip to a remote area.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
17 July 2025
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Take it on a backpacking trip, a car camping adventure or even a family cookout in the park.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
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“Caravan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caravan. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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