Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for van. Search instead for vaq.
Definitions

van

[van] / væn /
NOUN
small truck
Synonyms


NOUN
vehicle
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The Food and Drink Federation, which represents food and drink manufacturers in the UK, strongly disagrees with van Tulleken's claims.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Karl van Bibber, a Berkeley professor of nuclear engineering, served as Seiler's informal adviser on subjects ranging from X-ray imaging to scientific publishing.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

Total investment in data centers and related AI infrastructure is projected to be $10.3 trillion from 2025 to 2032, according to new estimates by economist Stijn van Nieuwerburgh published by the Brookings Institution.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Waymo also recently launched its newest vehicle, a blue van dubbed the Ojai.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

“Why are you so afraid of Dr. van Heerden?”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

In the final race of the day, a non-Breeders’ Cup race, Bus Buzz, a 3-year-old gelding, was pulled up by jockey Edwin Maldonado in mid-stretch and the horse was vanned off.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2023

Mountain Bear, also trained by O’Brien, finished second but after the race was vanned off.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2023

Jockey Jesus Castanon pulled her up passing the 3/16th pole and she was vanned off, Equibase race chart notes stated.

From Washington Times ● May 28, 2023

Spun Intended was pulled up in front of the grandstand by jockey Mike Smith and vanned off.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2023

Trouble dogged him from the moment he was vanned into Santa Anita.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

The proposal would also help pay for the cost of vanning horses and relocation expenses for horsemen, including grooms and trainers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2024

News of ever fresh extravagances circulates in 25 or so magazines devoted to vanning.

From Time Magazine Archive

The short answer is that vanning has become an American craze.

From Time Magazine Archive

In fact, vanning enthusiasts include a good many old coots as well as young marrieds, loners and lovers as well as adolescents.

From Time Magazine Archive

His first test was made with the ordinary "vanning shovel," his second with the aid of chemicals.

From The Squire's Daughter by Silas K(itto) Hocking




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com