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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
Reuters, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
In south Sacramento, a caravan of cars and motorcycles began its parade Sunday at Luther Burbank High School.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Jan. 2024
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
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Noun
The caravan was discovered on Jan. 19 in Dural, a suburb some 36 kilometers (22 miles) northwest of the center of Sydney, New South Wales Deputy Police Commissioner David Hudson told a news conference.
—Reuters, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
In south Sacramento, a caravan of cars and motorcycles began its parade Sunday at Luther Burbank High School.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Groups will caravan along the reservoir to observe the eagles.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Jan. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caravan
Noun
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For example, the downing of Mali’s Akinci immediately constituted the loss of 50 percent of Bamako’s tiny fleet.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The first-stage booster flew for the 21st time, one of four boosters with more than 20 flights among the SpaceX fleet.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Check out the trailer for Not Just a Goof below: Not Just a Goof is rated TV-PG.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2025
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On Monday, April 7, Focus Features released the trailer for Anderson's first feature-length film since 2023's Asteroid City.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library received $3,000 for tenting and fumigation for termite extermination.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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Bake in oven until cookie is golden brown on top and set around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes, tenting loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning, if needed.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Israel Defense Forces claimed the convoy was moving suspiciously, without headlights or flashing lights, toward Israeli troops and that members of the emergency teams were militants.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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On Wednesday, a U.N. convoy tried to reach the site but encountered Israeli troops opening fire on people.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Big Spring Sale features some of Amazon shoppers’ favorites for car camping, truck camping, backpacking, and cramming your entire extended family into one tent.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Mar. 2025
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But for women, the right choice of undergarment can make or break a backpacking trip.—
Zoe Gates,
Outside Online,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Caravan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caravan. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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