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as in wagon
a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling a cart piled up with hay

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verb

as in to carry
to support and take from one place to another carted a knapsack filled with books from class to class

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Recent Examples of cart
Noun
Additional activations include matcha carts, hot chocolate, and additional New York City vendors throughout the duration of the pop-up. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 Two separate hand-washing sinks in the kitchen were blocked by equipment and carts with food. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
In the backyard, boys and men chopped down trees to cart away for firewood. Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024 One mom agreed to cart the group around during the day. Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cart 
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Noun
  • Along with an uncharacteristically loud sport exhaust, these performance upgrades to the pedestrian V60 transformed it into a standout hot wagon.
    Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The members learned firefighting techniques, raised money for hoses and a pump wagon and bought protective equipment.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In a sentencing memorandum, prosecutors wrote that despite there being nearly a dozen people inside the boat, the vessel that ultimately capsized was only rated to carry five passengers.
    City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Without Flowers last week, the Ravens leaned heavily on Henry (26 carries for 186 yards and two touchdowns) and five pass catchers had multiple receptions.
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • He’s hauled out of bed to go hunting with his hard-ass, militaristic father Grady (Sam Jaeger), whose bellowing about trying to keep his son safe is almost as frightening as the growling beast that appears to be stalking them.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
  • There is also a hope to haul director Tim Miller, who helmed the first Deadpool movie and was reported to have had friction with Reynolds, into the ever-expanding Lively vs Baldoni saga.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Early morning Friday, shelter staff and animal control officers transported pet crates loaded with dogs and cats to Gillespie Field, where they were then carried across the tarmac and placed on the plane.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Again, building with wood is not without its environmental concerns: the timber used in Waugh Thistleton’s projects is often transported from Europe.
    Lucy Handley, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • One of the most popular ways to arrive is via the Bürgenstock Catamaran, followed by a ride on the Bürgenstock funicular that ferries visitors up the mountain.
    Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Bird enthusiasts flocked to the small town, with local tour operator Trinity Eco-Tours ferrying visitors out to see the rare eagle.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • President-elect Trump will be sworn in Monday inside the Capitol Rotunda, and D.C. will be packed with events surrounding the inauguration.
    Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Halls were packed until the 9 pm closing time for the VIP opening yesterday, and dealers seemed enthusiastic.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In my own experience, one of the most rewarding projects involved a renewable energy startup aiming to bring affordable solar energy to rural areas.
    Michael Shribman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • And both franchises have asked the NHL to bring an outdoor game — or two, in this case — to the Sunshine State for many years.
    Tim Reynolds, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025

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“Cart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cart. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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