as in cargo
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
a bill of lading is a document issued by a carrier that lists goods being shipped and specifies the terms of their transport
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1
as in scooping
to lift out with something that holds liquid
the cook laded the stew into small bowls
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as in loading
to place a weight or burden on
the trucks were heavily laden with produce for the market
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Recent Examples of lading
Forbes, 1 June 2021
According to bills of lading and other records provided to the San Antonio Express-News by officials at 23 food banks, CRE8AD8 delivered about 147,000 boxes total to food banks.
—Tom Orsborn, ExpressNews.com, 1 July 2020
As of today, CRE8AD8 had delivered about 123,000 boxes to food banks, according to bills of lading and other records provided by food banks in the seven states.
—Tom Orsborn, ExpressNews.com, 26 June 2020
The report, which is more than 200 pages long, includes copies of contracts between North Korean and Syrian companies as well as bills of lading indicating the types of materials shipped.
—Michael Schwirtz, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2018
Those shipping goods to Ivanka’s businesses in America typically identified themselves on bills of lading before the Trump presidency.
—The Economist, 20 July 2017
Noun
One example can be as simple as shipments that are missing bills of lading or origin documents.
—Forbes, 1 June 2021
According to bills of lading and other records provided to the San Antonio Express-News by officials at 23 food banks, CRE8AD8 delivered about 147,000 boxes total to food banks.
—Tom Orsborn, ExpressNews.com, 1 July 2020
As of today, CRE8AD8 had delivered about 123,000 boxes to food banks, according to bills of lading and other records provided by food banks in the seven states.
—Tom Orsborn, ExpressNews.com, 26 June 2020
The report, which is more than 200 pages long, includes copies of contracts between North Korean and Syrian companies as well as bills of lading indicating the types of materials shipped.
—Michael Schwirtz, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2018
Those shipping goods to Ivanka’s businesses in America typically identified themselves on bills of lading before the Trump presidency.
—The Economist, 20 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lading
Noun
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Russia later said the strike Friday targeted a cargo ship carrying military equipment.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Fewer ships mean fewer trucks picking up cargo, fewer planes moving goods, and less industrial activity overall.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Since then it has been named Best Animated Film by the European Film Awards, the New York Film Critics Circle, National Board of Review and the Los Angeles Film Association as well as scooping the Indie Spirit prize for Best International Film.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2024
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While Bellingham has to adopt a more retreated role, and has failed to net this term after previously almost scooping Spain's top scorer award the Pichichi last time out, Rodrygo is often confined to the bench as Mbappe and Vinicius struggle to connect.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The Rays led 2-0 with a chance to blow things open in the sixth inning after loading the bases with none out against Braves newcomer Rafael Montero on two walks and a single.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the now-viral clip, the working breed is seen doing domestic chores—including placing shoes in a different room, tossing paper into a bin and loading laundry into a basket—after receiving verbal cues from his owner.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those other tariff strategies, which CNN's report discussed at length, would take longer to implement and may not burden trade partners for as long as Trump may like but would essentially raise the same burdens without running afoul of courts, experts told CNN.—
Ashley Belanger – May 29,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2025
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There is a weight to his existence, the face of a nation’s team, the creative burden of one of football’s richest clubs.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Here’s what that means for your money Despite the change, beneficiaries should weigh strategic IRA withdrawals, depending on tax brackets each year, which could mean emptying accounts sooner, experts say.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Fully exhale each breath, emptying your lungs as much as possible, making your exhales longer than your inhales.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Blue Ghost is designed to deliver 10 NASA payloads.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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That tug experienced an anomaly, however, which resulted in the Otter and other payloads being deployed earlier than planned.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The device would collect brainwave data during the workday and transmit it wirelessly to a human or machine overseer, who could intervene if the worker’s mental load falls outside the optimal range.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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In this case, wing flexibility is a crucial way to create more aerodynamic load.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Shorter logistics chains cut freight expenses, shrink working-capital needs, and reduce scope-3 emissions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Trucking was just emerging from a three-year freight recession brought on by the pandemic.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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“Lading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lading. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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