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as in carrying
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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as in sailing
to travel on water in a vessel
we're planning to ferry to several islands in the Lesser Antilles
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Recent Examples of ferrying
The one wild card for an event with a temporary 'Draft Theater' that was built just 3 weeks ago, a ferry ferrying people back and forth across a river, and most events outside are the weather.
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Ron Smiley, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
This casual transit boat offers sweeping waterfront views while ferrying you between coastal destinations.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
That’s where your pet comes in, ferrying worms across yards, sidewalks and fences to locations the flatworm could never reach on its own.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Rue has spent the past five years ferrying fentanyl across the Mexican border, working off her debt to stateside dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly).
—Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
During Superstorm Sandy, a fourteen-foot surge from the Hudson poured into the city, producing images of National Guardsmen in boats ferrying residents through waist-high water.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
In addition, the orbiting lab is in low Earth orbit, within easy reach of cargo ships ferrying fruit, vegetables and other perishables.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Ron Smiley, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
This casual transit boat offers sweeping waterfront views while ferrying you between coastal destinations.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
That’s where your pet comes in, ferrying worms across yards, sidewalks and fences to locations the flatworm could never reach on its own.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Rue has spent the past five years ferrying fentanyl across the Mexican border, working off her debt to stateside dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly).
—Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
During Superstorm Sandy, a fourteen-foot surge from the Hudson poured into the city, producing images of National Guardsmen in boats ferrying residents through waist-high water.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
In addition, the orbiting lab is in low Earth orbit, within easy reach of cargo ships ferrying fruit, vegetables and other perishables.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferrying
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Notably, these shakedown attempts come more than 15 years after Michael’s death, thus carrying no risk of being sued for defamation.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Asia-to-Europe or intra-Asia trade lanes often go through the strait, and vessels carrying cargo from other apparel manufacturing countries including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Myanmar are likely using the passage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Euphoria later resumed sailing toward the Gulf of Oman, according to Lloyd’s List.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ships sailing the Great Lakes are also designed for expedition-style travel, with a focus on education, science, and environmental awareness.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Russian freighter, known as Progress 95, is hauling about 3 tons of food, propellant and other supplies to the International Space Station (ISS).—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Literally hauling the extra weight of the wiring harness around, not giving the customer any benefit.—
Jamie Lincoln Kitman,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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What to see today The park features a variety of outdoor recreation, from boating and diving opportunities on Summersville Lake to hiking and biking trails.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The boating forecast in South Florida on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Three of the vehicles that Gonzalez was transporting have been located in parts of Florida since Gonzalez went missing, agents say.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Allen appeared in federal court Monday wearing a blue prison jumpsuit to face charges of attempting to assassinate the President of the United States, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence and transporting a firearm across state lines, according to the Department of Justice.—
Julia Bonavita , David Spunt , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Riquelme Vega, a Chilean Dutch cocaine importer also in the Super Cartel, wanted to murder a rival in Dubai by sending a team of Colombian assassins to the Emirates, Kinahan voiced his disapproval.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Right now, engineers need to understand, as coders sending things into the real world, how their work is affecting people.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Ferrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferrying. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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