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as in to haul
to support and take from one place to another
there are shuttle buses to ferry visitors from the parking lots to the fairground
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Recent Examples of ferry
Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
She was recorded on video witnessing and commenting on the rescue, noting that people were ferried three at the time from the failing boat and that the ones remaining were brought life jackets.
—Forrest Brown, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Hurtigruten Norway will continue operating Norwegian coastal voyages with its cruise ferries decked out in the familiar red and black livery.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Military helicopters regularly conduct exercises, local law enforcement patrol the area, and government officials are ferried to and from certain locations in the area.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
She was recorded on video witnessing and commenting on the rescue, noting that people were ferried three at the time from the failing boat and that the ones remaining were brought life jackets.
—Forrest Brown, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
Bus service and additional ferry service provided alternatives for commuters.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Hurtigruten Norway will continue operating Norwegian coastal voyages with its cruise ferries decked out in the familiar red and black livery.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferry
Verb
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While consensus across Europe is difficult to achieve, several countries have made concerted efforts to haul up their own defense budgets.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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On Sunday, Teichert Construction, based in Sacramento, began using trucks, front loaders and other equipment to start hauling away the main pile blocking both lanes.—
Paul Rogers,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the seventh, Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed a solo home run that sailed over the left field fence and onto the new two-story A’s club house, a 406-foot shot for a Padres 5-3 lead, and A’s ace Luis Severino dropped to 0-2 on the season despite an otherwise solid outing.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The cruise line also recently began operating Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, which previously sailed for the P&O Cruises Australia brand before it was folded into Carnival.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As a teenager, Ellen Dare Burling had an unusual summer job: Jumping off a moving ferryboat onto wooden piers, her arms filled with letters and packages destined for summer residents in their southern Wisconsin lake houses.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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This is the quartet’s 10th season aboard the 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Each scent captures a distinct encounter, using an olfactory experience to transport the wearer to a specific moment in time.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Natural gas has historically been harder to transport and a lower margin good.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Aside from crime, the advisory spotlights the dangers around jet skiing and boating in the Bahamas, noting that the boating industry is not well regulated and some watercraft are not licensed, which has led to injury and death.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Law said he’s seen the boating community respond to the cuts and the email Team River Runner received by offering to fill any gaps.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a memorandum drafted by the consular official overseeing the case, there is no reference to Fitzgerald being drunk, and blame is shifted to aggressive taxi drivers and an argument over the cost of a fare.—
Elisabetta Povoledo,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Currently, only a handful of companies are permitted to deploy driverless taxis in California — Waymo, WeRide AI and Zoox.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Swenson risked his life to carry the wounded to safety.—
Julie Depenbrock,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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The bag is comfortable to carry and made from a durable nylon fabric that can withstand heavy gear.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For hardcore skiers, a night at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge, only accessible by gondola, is a must.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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Minutes from Whistler Village, the resort offers easy access to shops, dining, the PEAK 2 PEAK gondola, and outdoor adventures like kayaking on Alta Lake. BANG FOR YOUR BUCK: 11 budget-friendly family vacations in the U.S. that really pack in the fun 4.—
Jean Chen Smith,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Ferry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferry. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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