as in taxis
an automobile that carries passengers for a fare usually determined by the distance traveled
called a cab to get back to the hotel
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Recent Examples of cabs
Aniesia Williams, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
Currently, Waabi’s approach has included drivers in the cabs as part of its testing phase.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
By the time 1960 rolled around, trucks had appropriated car-like fenders and four-door cabs from conventional automobiles; by the 1980s, smaller trucks — first from Japan, followed by American brands — further popularized the idea of trucks as everyday vehicles and even fun toys.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
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The city is very walkable; however, London's legendary black cabs can be easily found throughout the area.
—Aniesia Williams, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
Currently, Waabi’s approach has included drivers in the cabs as part of its testing phase.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
By the time 1960 rolled around, trucks had appropriated car-like fenders and four-door cabs from conventional automobiles; by the 1980s, smaller trucks — first from Japan, followed by American brands — further popularized the idea of trucks as everyday vehicles and even fun toys.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabs
coaches
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Bill Koch—former CEO and seasoned advisor—coaches senior executives to be leaders worth following.—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Our Herbed Prime Rib Recipe with Two Sauces coaches you through how to master a luscious Merlot Au Jus.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Cabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabs. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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