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as in fleet
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management a funeral caravan slowly making its way down the street

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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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verb

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Noun
But the caravans that Trump derides almost never make it anywhere near the U.S.-Mexico border. Eric Lipton, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024 This partnership breaks new ground in a market often dominated by function-over-form designs, delivering a caravan that feels luxurious and sophisticated while maintaining lightweight practicality. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Together, these mostly mother-child pairs caravaned by bus and by train across a homeland pocked by shelling and missile attacks. Freep.com, 9 June 2023 State officials have organized occasional convoys to let residents caravan through the northern closures to make supply runs. Victoria Kim Ian C. Bates, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for caravan 
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Noun
  • The airline industry’s global fleet is aging, a result of the severe supply chain issues that are plaguing the industry.
    Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Two and a half years later, the Treasure — the sixth ship in the DCL fleet, and second in its Wish class — has many of the same offerings, but the vibe couldn't be more unique.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • Elden Ring fans got quite the surprise at the 2024 Game Awards with the trailer debut of the new Elden Ring game coming soon.
    Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Most Popular Most Popular Google says its breakthrough quantum chip can’t break modern cryptography The Game Awards 2024: all of the biggest trailers and announcements The Nintendo Switch 2, as described by Dbrand Character.
    Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • After roasting for four hours at 350 degrees, the turkey should be tented with foil to prevent browning, according to Butterball.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Most canvas wall tents this large require transport by truck or pack mule.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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  • Advertisement The earlier strike on a World Central Kitchen aid convoy in April killed three British citizens, Polish and Australian nationals, a Canadian American dual national and a Palestinian.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
  • In April, an Israeli airstrike mistakenly targeted a WCK convoy, killing seven workers who were delivering over 100 tons of food.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Durston Gear View 9 Images Based in British Columbia, Durston builds some of the lightest high-performance backpacking gear on the market, putting it through the absolute wringer of the Canadian Rockies during R&D.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Sheahan started backpacking right around the time Trump first took office, although it was also prompted by her divorce.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024

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“Caravan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caravan. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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