1
as in to burden
to place a weight or burden on
students complaining that their teachers were loading them with work
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2
as in to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
she loaded her plate at the buffet with as much food as she could carry and with more than any sane person should eat
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1
as in loading
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
hoisted a load of grain on the truck going to Florida
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as in ton
loads plural
a considerable amount
there's no rush, since we've got loads of time left
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Recent Examples of load
David Culver, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The trade offer would need to be more than just loaded.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 Mar. 2025
David Pastrnak has been carrying the Bruins' offense and, on Sunday in Minnesota, the load became too heavy in the 1-0 loss.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Relatives quickly step forward, removing the man’s bracelets and earrings as officers load him into the back of a pickup truck.
—David Culver, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The trade offer would need to be more than just loaded.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
Bakers at each location mix up batters, load into hoppers and fry doughnuts ($2.25-$3.75 apiece, or $38 for an assorted dozen) every morning, from chocolate old-fashioneds and maple crullers to Puppy Chow (a cronut topped with peanut butter icing, Muddy Buddies and a chocolate drizzle).
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 Mar. 2025
David Pastrnak has been carrying the Bruins' offense and, on Sunday in Minnesota, the load became too heavy in the 1-0 loss.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for load
Verb
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The Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce will explore budget-neutral strategies to acquire additional Bitcoin without burdening taxpayers.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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But this isn’t just a story about what burdens Langdon.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But manager Alex Cora didn’t rule out another possibility to fill the outfield hole presented by Abreu’s likely absence: Kristian Campbell.—
Jen McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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This offseason, the Phillies made a huge addition to fill one of the biggest holes on their roster.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, everyone responds to it differently, and there may be risks for some people, such as the following: Common side effects: Water retention is common with the loading dose of creatine or when taken at high doses.—
Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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Minutes later, according to the warrant, Olejniczak was seen on the front door camera loading pets, luggage and belongings into a silver crossover SUV.—
Hanna Park,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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That seems like a ton to pay a guy who did not even start on his own team last year.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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In January 2025 alone, CBP stopped almost half a ton of fentanyl at the Mexican border — and about half an ounce at the Canadian border.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Each sample was weighted to be representative of adults nationwide according to gender, age, race, and education, based on the U.S. Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey, as well as 2024 presidential vote.—
Jennifer De Pinto,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Spreading those individual pitch grades over his entire repertoire weighted by usage rates, Glasnow winds up with a 3.82 Grade-Point Average.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Imagine the ultimate fashion stoop sale, packed with hundreds of editorial-worthy vintage and archival pieces donated by Vogue friends and contributors, as well as items sourced from eBay.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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The expansion of Israel’s ground operations in Gaza added more pressure to global markets as investors prepare for a busy week packed with major central bank decisions and a high-stakes announcement of US bond sales.—
Lim Hui Jie,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2025
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Eris is designed to haul payloads of up to 672 pounds (305 kilograms) to low-Earth orbit, and will launch from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Queensland on Australia's northeastern coast.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ship will attempt to deploy four payloads — mock versions of SpaceX's Starlink broadband satellites — on its suborbital trajectory.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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During their 32-29 win in the AFC Championship Game, the Chiefs stuffed Bills quarterback Josh Allen on a fourth-and-inches sneak thanks to film study.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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In one late night scene, Igor stuffs his mouth with burgers at a diner – an idea Borisov thought up.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Load.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/load. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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