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as in sending
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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as in exciting
to fill with great joy
was absolutely transported when she heard that her brother was getting married
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as in delighting
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 exiling
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 carrying
to support and take from one place to another
will you transport this heavy casserole dish to the dining room for me?
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Recent Examples of transporting
Add magnesium Magnesium is essential for properly metabolizing vitamin D and transporting it in the blood.
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Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
There will be no follow-up to his triumphant, transporting January couture, a fashion show that captured the world’s attention like absolutely no other.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Badges can be picked up at the airport, several of the hotels and at the show and there is a free shuttle that will be transporting badgeholders around the Strip.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In 2014, the Supreme Court of India ordered the state governments neighboring Nepal to restrict exporting and transporting animals for Gadhimai.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Employees or store managers are often tasked with physically transporting cash to a branch, pulling them away from their core responsibilities.
—Joe Arrage, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
There, farmers like Hann don't have to cover the trucking and fuel costs of transporting trees multiple hours south.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
All three films offer a grimly transporting experience to a distant time and place, with an emotional and social immediacy that resonates deeply in the present.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The United States has launched a probe into whether Spain has denied port entry to cargo ships reportedly transporting American weapons to Israel.
—Jon Jackson, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
There will be no follow-up to his triumphant, transporting January couture, a fashion show that captured the world’s attention like absolutely no other.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Badges can be picked up at the airport, several of the hotels and at the show and there is a free shuttle that will be transporting badgeholders around the Strip.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In 2014, the Supreme Court of India ordered the state governments neighboring Nepal to restrict exporting and transporting animals for Gadhimai.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Employees or store managers are often tasked with physically transporting cash to a branch, pulling them away from their core responsibilities.
—Joe Arrage, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
There, farmers like Hann don't have to cover the trucking and fuel costs of transporting trees multiple hours south.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
All three films offer a grimly transporting experience to a distant time and place, with an emotional and social immediacy that resonates deeply in the present.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The United States has launched a probe into whether Spain has denied port entry to cargo ships reportedly transporting American weapons to Israel.
—Jon Jackson, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transporting
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This can mean sending a text or email to select customers on Small Business Saturday with special offers and incentives to shop at your store on the day.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These tools can assist in tasks such as sending thank you emails, providing personalized donation receipts and sharing impact stories that keep donors connected to your cause.Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The secure communications bill was directed at the platforms providing the secure, end-to-end communications rather than the networks carrying the traffic.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Among Americans who use some intoxicating substance daily, more now use cannabis than alcohol.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The combination of complimentary food and drinks, a festive atmosphere and the rare opportunity to see co-workers in a more relaxed setting can be intoxicating—both literally and figuratively.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article A tractor-trailer hauling thousands of pounds of metal beams was involved in a four-car crash on Interstate 395 in Norwich on Tuesday, leading to the beams coming loose and smashing through the cab area of the tractor-trailer, trapping the injured driver inside.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nothing kills the glamour of travel quite like realizing your favorite coat isn’t ready for the journey, to say nothing of hauling a suitcase full of clothes that invariably need refreshing and de-creasing on arrival.Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Still, at 54, Silverman relates to the feeling that many women have in midlife of being more self-confident and less worried about pleasing others.Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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That complex has successfully killed career and technical education (CTE), which values skills other than taking tests, writing essays, and pleasing teachers.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Its GPUs power breakthroughs across sectors from healthcare to finance, elevating the company to the world's most valuable by market capitalization in 2025.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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On top of enforcing immigration and customs laws, ICE is responsible for identifying, arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants through the agency’s Enforcement and Removal Operations arm.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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There seems to be wide support for deporting criminals.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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As for the dream of bringing luxury to a wider audience?Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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This chapter will be defined by bringing the promise of GenAI to life within the enterprise setting.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Transporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transporting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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