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as in wagon
a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling a cart piled up with hay

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verb

as in to carry
to support and take from one place to another carted a knapsack filled with books from class to class

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Noun
Its round wood legs have easily rollable caster wheels, including two that lock, and the cart as a whole is like no other, per one reviewer who called it beautiful and elegant. Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025 It: When picking up your next Essie polish, why not add this strengthener to your cart? Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
Cornerback Christian Benford had to be carted off the field after suffering a significant head injury. Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 The image of Watson being carted off the field with a towel draped over his head while a smattering of Browns fans cheered is a painful reminder of how messy the Watson era has been. Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cart
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Noun
  • If these two weren't enough to show how fun wagons can be for dogs, there are plenty of other benefits.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The tiny seeds caught a ride in their seed bags as well as on their boots and clothes, and the invading grass took hold everywhere their horses’ hooves and wagon wheels tread.
    Ian Rose, JSTOR Daily, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Those negotiations are certain to be tricky after a campaign which exposed sharp divisions over migration and how to deal with the AfD in a country where far-right politics carry a particularly strong stigma due to its Nazi past.
    Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Messi carries that burden into a ‘25 campaign that could not be beginning any more ambitiously for Inter Miami -- with three matches within seven days.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The second principle—and this is doubly important for us outdoor enthusiasts—is understanding that maintenance schedules are based on normal driving cycles, and not heavy use activities like towing, hauling a heavy camper around, or driving off-road.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Eris is designed to haul payloads of up to 672 pounds (305 kilograms) to low-Earth orbit, and will launch from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Queensland on Australia's northeastern coast.
    Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The prisoners of war were then transported to places of internment in a manner that raised concerns.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Wilson received medical attention on the scene and was then transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, per authorities.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting their immune systems boosted, teeth cleaned, eyes checked and stuffy noses decongested.
    Laura Williamson/American Heart Association News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The Connie in February 2004 ferried Travolta, a licensed pilot and aircraft enthusiast, to his 50th birthday party in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The area sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound is packed with maritime forests, sand dunes, and shrub thickets, all untouched, all wild, and all waiting patiently for visitors to explore.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Hong Kong, which remains one of the world’s great eating cities even after the political crackdowns against pro-democracy protests, is packed with restaurants and shops that specialize in one specific dish.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The senior forward has a happy-go-lucky nature, always bringing an optimistic perspective.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Celebrating these achievements inspires others, fosters connection and brings energy to the meeting.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

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“Cart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cart. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

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