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as in to haul
to support and take from one place to another
there are shuttle buses to ferry visitors from the parking lots to the fairground
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Recent Examples of ferry
Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 4 July 2025
When the district buys new buses or ferries or does work on the bridge, about 80% of the money comes from federal sources, Mulligan said.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Le Monde reported that passengers on larger cruise ships will need to be ferried to Cannes on smaller boats.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 2 July 2025
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Verb
Their plan was to get some rest in Benavente, midway through the journey, and then resume the drive in time to board a ferry in Santander that would take Jota to England later on Thursday.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 4 July 2025
When the district buys new buses or ferries or does work on the bridge, about 80% of the money comes from federal sources, Mulligan said.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Noun
This was no low-level mule who ferried drugs on his person, but a state attorney general who had facilitated cartel smuggling for years.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Le Monde reported that passengers on larger cruise ships will need to be ferried to Cannes on smaller boats.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferry
Verb
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The Dane hauled his way up the mountain, mouth contorted, back and elbows askew, willing his bike to chase.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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The city has upped its efforts in recent years, hauling and dredging in sand, and working with OCTA to figure out ways to bring more sand, in addition to rock boulders, to keep waves from washing away the beach.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Boaters can set out from the property and sail into Vineyard Harbor and the open waters beyond.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But that ship had sailed, was sinking, and had the Heat’s season taking on water.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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The alternative would have been a full scrapping, which is what befell another Staten Island ferryboat, the Andrew J. Barberi.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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As a teenager, Ellen Dare Burling had an unusual summer job: Jumping off a moving ferryboat onto wooden piers, her arms filled with letters and packages destined for summer residents in their southern Wisconsin lake houses.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The woman was treated for a head and leg injury on site before she was transported in an ambulance to a local hospital.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, Bessette said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Verb
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For example, the Fox River Preservation Society in St. Charles argues that the dams themselves have formed habitats, so already support wildlife, and also support recreational activities such as boating and water sports.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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There have been conflicts between rideshare drivers and taxis in the past, so consider sticking with a reputable taxi or car service, However, the more adventurous can rent a car to explore nearby cenotes, ruins, and regional highlights.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Those who wish to be dry while sipping a painkiller can access The Soggy Dollar by taking a short taxi ride from the dock in the island’s Great Harbour.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Her election would also carry symbolic weight as Grijalva would be the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Prod: Andrés Jaime Santamaría) David Rodríguez, a Colombian police captain, goes undercover in a brutal jail to discover a sect which carries our ritual sacrifices in worship of a supernatural god.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Noun
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California legislators, meet our old friend, Frank McCourt. McCourt, the former Dodgers owner, first pitched a gondola from Union Station to Dodger Stadium in 2018.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The gondola riders at the base of Heavenly’s ski lift appear 10 percent better dressed than last year.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Ferry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferry. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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