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as in sends
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 excites
to fill with great joy
was absolutely transported when she heard that her brother was getting married
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as in delights
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 exiles
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 carries
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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as in ecstasies
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
was in transports of joy after winning the championship
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as in vehicles
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 transports
Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
After finding the golden mussels in O’Neill Forebay, state workers have begun surveys to determine the extent of the infestation in the State Water Project system, including the California Aqueduct, which transports water pumped from the Delta to cities and farmlands.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Just a five-minute buggy ride from the resort, Château de Bel Ombre transports diners to the 19th century, when sugar was Mauritius' main lifeline.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
These pals, along with their funny friends, set out to have some fun in the Catskills and ended up putting together a must-see movie that transports you on a road trip full of maniacal laughs, heartwarming laughs and even a few crying laughs.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
This month, New York City welcomes Horizon of Khufu, an expansive 11,000-square-foot VR experience that transports visitors to the era of Ancient Egypt.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
For his latest film, Academy Award winner Edward Berger transports viewers to that world in a way previously unimaginable.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Utopia transports you to the lush landscapes of Madagascar, offering a rich blend of pink pepper leaf, jasmine, and sandalwood that’s both grounding and invigorating.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
The bile duct is a tube that transports bile from the liver to the small intestine.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
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This show drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque and transports you to the dark side for an evening of hilarious, sultry fun.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
After finding the golden mussels in O’Neill Forebay, state workers have begun surveys to determine the extent of the infestation in the State Water Project system, including the California Aqueduct, which transports water pumped from the Delta to cities and farmlands.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Just a five-minute buggy ride from the resort, Château de Bel Ombre transports diners to the 19th century, when sugar was Mauritius' main lifeline.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
These pals, along with their funny friends, set out to have some fun in the Catskills and ended up putting together a must-see movie that transports you on a road trip full of maniacal laughs, heartwarming laughs and even a few crying laughs.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
This month, New York City welcomes Horizon of Khufu, an expansive 11,000-square-foot VR experience that transports visitors to the era of Ancient Egypt.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
For his latest film, Academy Award winner Edward Berger transports viewers to that world in a way previously unimaginable.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Utopia transports you to the lush landscapes of Madagascar, offering a rich blend of pink pepper leaf, jasmine, and sandalwood that’s both grounding and invigorating.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
The bile duct is a tube that transports bile from the liver to the small intestine.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transports
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This sends shivers down the spine of the entertainment industry.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The signals that the brain sends to those muscles can be communicated, by way of numerous electrodes on the skin and external wires, to microprocessors in the prosthesis.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Although Democrats still hold a supermajority in the Legislature, the growing number of Latino Republicans excites Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher of Yuba City.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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People want work that excites them, that pulls them forward, not just another task list.Ryan Farsai, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Each path carries weighty consequences.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Founded in 1999, DRR carries a rich legacy.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The vehicles managed to drop off their infantry before the Ukrainian bombardment began.David Axe, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gustavo Castillo is an engineer who covers the future of mobility and autonomous vehicles.Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Which brings me to defense stocks—one defense stock in particular.Brett Owens, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Also remember that nothing brings people together quite like helping others.Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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It is edited down to a few minutes in the film but still conveys what has become a regular occurrence in Dion’s life.Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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