Thesaurus results for TRANSPORTATION

transportation

noun

ˌtran(t)s-pər-ˈtā-shən

Definition of transportation

as in ride

a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another I'm without transportation tonight, so I can't meet you at the movies

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as in vehicle

something used to carry goods or passengers right now my bike is my only transportation

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Recent Examples of transportation That means creating neighborhoods where housing is supported by transportation improvements, parks, trails, retail and preserved natural spaces from the outset. — Justin Onorato, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 Overall, the job openings are being generated by airport and airline service providers, ground transportation operators, restaurant/retail concessions, janitorial services and federal agencies. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 Energy, healthcare, finance, transportation, and government are examples of critical infrastructure that depends on the cyber hygiene and privacy practices of numerous interconnected institutions. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 But small group tours also allow for experiences only accessible to smaller-sized groups and the ability to better utilize unique forms of local transportation. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transportation

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Noun

In addition to visiting the D-Day landing beaches and other activities, guests can book excursions to Paris, about a two-hour train ride or two-and-a-half-hour drive away.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
That's why one local cyclist is trying to tackle some of those challenges one bike ride at a time.

— Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of ride

Noun

Police said the two of them then left in separate vehicles, with the woman following Jacobs to try to get her phone back.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
After flooding the courtyard, crushing vehicles and destroying part of one of the surrounding buildings, the liquid flowed into the buildings’ lower floors, where workers were holding morning meetings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of vehicle

Noun

The morality police, which are often accused of extreme policies, recently announced a statewide ban in Sokoto on the use of DJs at events, as well as inappropriate haircuts, extravagant bridal gifts and playing music on public transport.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Diesel exhaust is a carcinogen and has long been a priority for port communities and others along heavy transport routes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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