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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
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The Gloria line transports around 3 million people annually, according to the town hall.
—Andrei Khalip, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The 83-year-old ship is owned by Inland Lakes Management, headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan, and transports cement from Alpena, Michigan, to other Great Lakes ports.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Austin has plenty of incredible accommodations, from storied boutique properties to sprawling oases like the Commodore Perry Estate, which transports you to the Texas Hill Country, the Mediterranean, and the roaring '20s all at once.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
The protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen in the body could play a potentially game-changing—and previously overlooked—antioxidant role in the brain, according to Institute for Basic Science (IBS) researchers in South Korea.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Every pair of sunglasses from JJM transports the wearer to another space, time and realm through human story telling.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
In a statement Saturday, Hajdu noted the strike’s impact on the Canadian economy, saying that Air Canada transports more than 40% of the country’s critical goods, including pharmaceuticals and organ tissue.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 16 Aug. 2025
The team’s success comes from re-engineering the fuel cell’s electrolyte, the ceramic layer that transports protons (hydrogen ions) to generate electricity.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2025
Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Organizers reported more than 30 medical transports to hospitals during the event.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Walking inside transports diners to an upscale, romantic cafe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Handmaid's Tale Adapted from Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel of the same name, The Handmaid's Tale transports viewers to the totalitarian society of Gilead.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Small cap value was up 4%, homebuilders were up 5%, and transports were up 3%.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
The electric public cart transports between six and eight people at a time from Southampton to Coopers Beach.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
Located in a 200-year-old teahouse above the willow tree in the Higashi Chaya District, Café Yanagi-an transports visitors back in time.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
The railway transports around 43 people per car, and carries around three million passengers every year, according to Lisbon’s town hall.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The Gloria line transports around 3 million people annually, according to the town hall.
—Andrei Khalip, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The 83-year-old ship is owned by Inland Lakes Management, headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan, and transports cement from Alpena, Michigan, to other Great Lakes ports.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Austin has plenty of incredible accommodations, from storied boutique properties to sprawling oases like the Commodore Perry Estate, which transports you to the Texas Hill Country, the Mediterranean, and the roaring '20s all at once.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
The protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen in the body could play a potentially game-changing—and previously overlooked—antioxidant role in the brain, according to Institute for Basic Science (IBS) researchers in South Korea.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Every pair of sunglasses from JJM transports the wearer to another space, time and realm through human story telling.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
In a statement Saturday, Hajdu noted the strike’s impact on the Canadian economy, saying that Air Canada transports more than 40% of the country’s critical goods, including pharmaceuticals and organ tissue.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 16 Aug. 2025
The team’s success comes from re-engineering the fuel cell’s electrolyte, the ceramic layer that transports protons (hydrogen ions) to generate electricity.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
Little’s office authorized up to $300,000 from his emergency fund to pay for the transports.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Organizers reported more than 30 medical transports to hospitals during the event.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Walking inside transports diners to an upscale, romantic cafe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Handmaid's Tale Adapted from Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel of the same name, The Handmaid's Tale transports viewers to the totalitarian society of Gilead.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Small cap value was up 4%, homebuilders were up 5%, and transports were up 3%.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
The electric public cart transports between six and eight people at a time from Southampton to Coopers Beach.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
Located in a 200-year-old teahouse above the willow tree in the Higashi Chaya District, Café Yanagi-an transports visitors back in time.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transports
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The device sends signals around the clock in someone who has Parkinson’s, but Shirvalkar thought a constant signal wouldn’t work for chronic pain because the brain can become acclimated to the impulses and essentially override them.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, the message that this deflection sends, even if unintentionally, is that your partner is really the one to blame.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Use what frustrates or excites you as a clue.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the thrill of working alongside Ram, and hopefully getting into victory lane next year, is what excites this burgeoning team.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Max Springer,
Scientific American,
2 Sep. 2025
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How pretty are these two-bite delights?—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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In addition to Riley’s output, Gaines had 98 yards on 14 carries, and Sherrod had 42 yards on just seven rushes.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Keondre Dixon ran for a pair of scores and had a team-high 13 carries.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to Reuters, 2024 Cargo Facts Consulting data showed that Shein ships about 5,000 tonnes of cargo daily.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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Novo Nordisk is making Ozempic, which carries a list price of just under $1,000 per month, available at its NovoCare Pharmacy, which ships medications directly to cash-paying consumers.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Though the episodes ended before Britney revealed her vote, fans are convinced that Britney votes for Danielle and banishes her based on how the episode was edited.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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This duo includes a collagen serum and an eye cream that banishes dark circles and tired-looking skin.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
11 Oct. 2024
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Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Transports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transports. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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