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as in cab
an automobile that carries passengers for a fare usually determined by the distance traveled couldn't hail a taxi so I had to run in the rain to make my appointment

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verb

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Recent Examples of taxi
Noun
The pair were first spotted on Valentine’s Day, grabbing a meal at a London restaurant, then hopping into a taxi together. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025 The restaurant offers a free taxi boat service from Baveno or Stresa. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
As the plane taxied to the gate, the former military airplane mechanic from Las Vegas who was sitting in a window seat, saw smoke coming from the wing and then fire. TIME, 14 Mar. 2025 Two anonymous passengers who live in Phoenix told KPNX that the aircraft had just started taxiing when the woman, still fully clothed, walked to the front of the plane and started yelling. Terry Dickerson, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for taxi
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taxi
Noun
  • Harry Styles made his cab driver do a double take during a recent drive to London.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Windsor Locks police discovered the body of Hussain, a New York City cab driver who had been shot, off Interstate 91’s Exit 42, February 14, 2005.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Guests are chauffeured to prime cherry blossom viewing spots like the Tidal Basin and East Potomac Park.
    Taryn White, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • He's being chauffeured through the scenic Montana mountains in his fancy motorcar while discussing business with Banner (Jerome Flynn).
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • And in December 2023, a man riding a bicycle in a bike lane died after hitting a fire hydrant while avoiding a turning van on the road in San Jose.
    Jovi Dai, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Disney to shut down Buzz Lightyear ride and give it a new spin Tomorrowland attraction makeover includes new blasters, upgraded targets and a robot named Buddy.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025

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