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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
in medieval Europe, furs and forest products from the north were sold in truck for luxury products from the south
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as in garbage
discarded or useless material
filled a dozen large garbage bags with all the truck we collected when we cleaned the place out
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Recent Examples of truck
Some criminal gangs have been robbing trucks making wholesale Ozempic deliveries, Mr. Corrêa dos Santos said.
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Flávia Milhorance, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Kimberly, who was injured during the initial attack, managed to save Maranda by strapping her in the backseat of the couple's truck.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Back in September 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that 100% percent of in-state sales of new passenger cars and trucks will be zero-emission by 2035, citing the need to reduce air pollution from internal combustion engines and further California’s clean energy efforts.
—Rob Nikolewski, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
There are a few minutes of the finale devoted to featuring Verizon’s THOR (Tactical Humanitarian Operations Response) trucks.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
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Flávia Milhorance, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Kimberly, who was injured during the initial attack, managed to save Maranda by strapping her in the backseat of the couple's truck.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Back in September 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that 100% percent of in-state sales of new passenger cars and trucks will be zero-emission by 2035, citing the need to reduce air pollution from internal combustion engines and further California’s clean energy efforts.
—Rob Nikolewski, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
There are a few minutes of the finale devoted to featuring Verizon’s THOR (Tactical Humanitarian Operations Response) trucks.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truck
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One of the messages sent to the boys from an individual later identified by authorities as Brett Bonini asked the two to pull down their pants and rub each others’ genitals over video chat in exchange for 25,000 in Roblox currency, according to the complaint.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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Adams, who is up for reelection this fall, was indicted in September on charges related to bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals in exchange for political favors.—
Paula Reid,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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The plummeting property values bled Gary of tax revenue for roads, schools, street lights, firefighters, garbage pickup.—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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City government is closest to the needs of residents’ everyday lives – snow plowing, garbage pickup, street lights, road repair, public safety, sensible economic development for low property taxes.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The greater mystery now is how much — or how little — the 49ers can fetch in return for Samuel, who didn’t generate enough of a market in 2022 or again last March to garner a trade.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade deadline deal for big man Mark Williams on Saturday night in a surprising turn of events.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Rubber toe caps are an integral part of the safety features of these shoes, while ultra-durable heel collars also promise to keep your feet in place while keeping debris out.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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And remember: never touch nests that contain baby birds or eggs. To remove an old nest, wear sturdy gloves and a face mask, gather up the nest and any leftover debris, and throw it in your trash can.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Lakers on Wednesday night acquired Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a deal that was officially announced on Thursday night in exchange for rookie wing Dalton Knecht, veteran wing Cam Reddish, their 2031 unprotected first-round draft pick and a 2030 first-round pick swap.—
Khobi Price,
Orange County Register,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Lakers had agreed to trade Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap in exchange for Williams on Wednesday, Feb. 5.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Whatever trash isn’t recycled is trucked away, dumped into landfills and buried.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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City leaders are also increasing parking meter rates, extending trash collection fees and making other moves to raise revenues.—
Mariana Trujillo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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This event features photos with the Easter Bunny, baby goats, bunny bingo, Plinko, junk walk and more.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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But the Legislature sent a message to DeSantis: Stay in your own junk yard.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
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View 6 Images Unlike cats, our vision is pretty rubbish in very low light conditions.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2025
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On the evening of January 14, a woman was arrested after allegedly setting multiple piles of rubbish and trash on fire, Jim McDonnell, chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, said at a news conference last week.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truck. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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