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as in ride
a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another I'm without transportation tonight, so I can't meet you at the movies

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as in vehicle
something used to carry goods or passengers right now my bike is my only transportation

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Recent Examples of transportation Approximately 58,500 vehicles travel east on Florin from East Parkway, according to the county’s transportation department. Darrell Smith july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025 The fund helps pay for climate and transportation projects, including high-speed rail. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025 Now a transportation supervisor in Nicholasville, Horsey's football life is behind him. Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025 He was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for transportation
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Noun
  • The film has already featured in several Disney rides but none have been set inside an actual snowy environment which would be possible in an indoor park.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
  • However, in its element, the Varg EX is a remarkable ride.
    Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company launched a new business venture this week: a diner. After first floating the idea for a drive-in where Tesla owners could eat while charging their vehicles back in 2018, the company finally opened the doors to its futuristic diner Monday.
    Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 26 July 2025
  • Prosecutors presented cell phone, DNA and vehicle tracking evidence.
    Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2025
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  • Programs utilizing these modes have the potential to reduce transport emissions 33.5% in Germany, 22.8% in Sweden, and 24% in the UK, the report cited.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • McGuire Moorman Lambert restaurants transport diners the way few other places can, and Sammie's is a prime example of that magic trick.
    Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025

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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportation. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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