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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
Pre-boxing make sense for storing, transporting and launching small attack drones, by the dozen or by the hundred.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
However, new planes are still coming off the line and safely transporting passengers around the world.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
SpaceX's Starship vehicle will basically play a role in transporting astronauts from orbit to the lunar surface and then bringing them back up to the Orion spacecraft.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
In Los Angeles, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a probe into a close call involving a plane transporting the Gonzaga University Men's basketball team.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
These robots also handle logistics tasks like sorting, loading and transporting goods, operating efficiently without requiring significant infrastructure changes.
—Greg Ombach, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
In rural Ethiopia, trucks are often hired as a cost-effective alternative to buses for transporting large groups to social events such as weddings.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
That sparked his interest in oil and gas, and led him to start a trucking business transporting water to oilfields.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2021, archaeologists exploring near Palermo, Sicily, announced the discovery of an ancient Roman wreck filled with jars used for transporting wine and olive oil.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
However, new planes are still coming off the line and safely transporting passengers around the world.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
SpaceX's Starship vehicle will basically play a role in transporting astronauts from orbit to the lunar surface and then bringing them back up to the Orion spacecraft.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
In Los Angeles, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a probe into a close call involving a plane transporting the Gonzaga University Men's basketball team.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
These robots also handle logistics tasks like sorting, loading and transporting goods, operating efficiently without requiring significant infrastructure changes.
—Greg Ombach, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
In rural Ethiopia, trucks are often hired as a cost-effective alternative to buses for transporting large groups to social events such as weddings.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
That sparked his interest in oil and gas, and led him to start a trucking business transporting water to oilfields.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2021, archaeologists exploring near Palermo, Sicily, announced the discovery of an ancient Roman wreck filled with jars used for transporting wine and olive oil.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transporting
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Not all of these options are ideal but most of them are moves Winnipeg could make without sending another first-round pick out the door.Murat Ates, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Trees recycle rainwater, absorbing precipitation before sending it through their roots to recharge underground water storage centers, known as aquifers.Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Acker went from carrying 72 times in 2023 to once last season but can handle the load if necessary or serve as a lead blocker.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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The launch took place on Christmas Day when an R-7 rocket lifted off, carrying a remote-sensing satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Ars reports.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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The intoxicating track finds the TDE singer scorned by an ex-lover.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
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The signature citrus scent is intoxicating, the crystal pink goop is stunning, the lather is so rich and luxurious.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Falcon 9's upper stage continued hauling the 21 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit, where they will be deployed about 65 minutes after launch.Mike Wall, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The ski valet is super convenient for families who are already hauling way too much stuff, and even the littlest member of the family can take beginning ski or snowboard lessons.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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In addition, pharmaceutical companies should focus on elevating business acumen, diagnostic capabilities, and influence skills within their teams.Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The potential of voice recognition technology is not limited to elevating user experience.Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lynch argues that large-scale mass deportations only hurt the local and federal economies, partially due to the misnomer that deporting working immigrants creates more jobs for Americans.Mennatalla Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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Issues like deporting millions of residents and their families, and increasing tariffs, even on important trading partners like Canada and Mexico.John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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This storm is bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms with lightning to Northern California, including the San Francisco Bay area.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Real intimacy lies in bringing your beautifully flawed self into the experience.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Transporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transporting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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