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as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
I'll have to transport the car to our new home overseas by public carrier
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2
as in to excite
to fill with great joy
was absolutely transported when she heard that her brother was getting married
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as in to entrance
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
was transported with wonder when she saw the Matterhorn for the first time
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as in to exile
to force to leave a country
the offending journalist was transported out of the country and ordered to never return
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
was in transports of joy after winning the championship
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as in vehicle
something used to carry goods or passengers
rising gas prices will impel more people to use public transport
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Recent Examples of transport
Hailey Roden, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
Last year, Malaysia got the green light to transport fresh durians to China, and exporters sent more than 400 metric tons to the country between August and the end of the year.
—Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2025
And because each environment is so isolated and immersive, planning everything ahead of time is crucial — from transport and housing to gear selection and daily essentials.
—Lindsay Trout, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Warren and Ervin were taken into custody and transported to the Hamilton County Justice Center while Suggs is currently incarcerated with the Ohio Department of Corrections on unrelated charges, police say.
—Hailey Roden, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
Last year, Malaysia got the green light to transport fresh durians to China, and exporters sent more than 400 metric tons to the country between August and the end of the year.
—Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
National Guard officials said the dog was friendly and did not need to be sedated for transport.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2025
And because each environment is so isolated and immersive, planning everything ahead of time is crucial — from transport and housing to gear selection and daily essentials.
—Lindsay Trout, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transport
Verb
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In response, outgoing chairman of Nissan Americas Jeremie Papin confirmed that the company backed away from its DEI policy in a letter sent to employees on Dec. 18, Bloomberg reported.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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In plain English, kids on food stamps might be sent veggies.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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The group’s youngest member, Kaylee, 15, excited the group in July 2025.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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But as Cox mentioned, even after the retirement of legendary head coach Nick Saban, the fans were excited and showed support for his successor Kalen DeBoer.—
Matt Wadleigh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Grand Hotel Tremezzo, is also worth a visit: its floating pool, Belle Epoque interiors, Wes Anderson-like exterior facade, and sprawling gardens have frequently entranced honeymooners from around the world.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
4 Aug. 2025
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That meant the audience stared, entranced, at a stage filled with string musicians and an upright bass player, with drummer Brian Chase in the back and guitarist Nick Zinner mostly playing acoustic instruments.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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But unless there is movement on outgoings over the next ten days, Amorim may have to face up to reintegrating players who had exiled, and who were supposed to depart.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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His vengeance against Big Meech exiling him from the group consumed him, ultimately resulting in his death at the hands of the Flenory brothers’ biggest enemies: Lamar and Detective Bryant (Steve Harris).—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Each of the 11 charges against the men carries the same maximum penalty of six years in prison, in addition to a $10,000 fine.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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According to California law, if convicted, the charge carries a minimum sentence of 25 years in prison.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That night and the following morning were pure ecstasy, untouched by the presence of another hiker.—
Kate McMahon,
AFAR Media,
13 Aug. 2025
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Marijuana is currently a Schedule I drug, the same category as heroin and ecstasy.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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Steele saw the two deputies being rushed into a vehicle.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Kia vehicles are among the most distinctive and attractive of any mass-market brand.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The company, which is also trying to develop a renewable energy division, shipped a record 198.4 million tonnes of iron ore in the year, mainly to China.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images At the same time, the team has reportedly shipped Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles in a deal that caught many by surprise.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Transport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transport. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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