as in to carry
to support and take from one place to another
toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Recent Examples of tote
Liz Regalia, Parents, 7 July 2025
The simple, vegan leather tote, embossed with the brand’s logo, became a symbol of accessibility and inclusivity.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Today’s laptop deal features the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7, a touch-screen laptop that’s suitable for toting around with you, whether to work or class.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
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Verb
Additional meal program perks for kids include 50% off dinner entrées, and a lunch tote full of goodies upon checking-in: a bag of Annie's Organic Bunny Graham Friends Mix, an Honest Kids organic juice box, and a reusable to-go cup.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 7 July 2025
The simple, vegan leather tote, embossed with the brand’s logo, became a symbol of accessibility and inclusivity.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
Camping umbrellas are perfect for toting to the beach or the sidelines thanks to their typically compact carrying cases and universal clamps that can be easily secured to golf bags, beach chairs, or even bleachers.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Today’s laptop deal features the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7, a touch-screen laptop that’s suitable for toting around with you, whether to work or class.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
Verb
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Ants carry scale, aphids, and mealy bugs into fruit trees.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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By comparison, in 2020, Joe Biden carried the same age group by a much wider margin, winning 61 percent to Trump's 36 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Noun
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If they’re charged, they’re trained to stand their ground, protect themselves with the mail satchel as shield, and spray dog repellent if necessary.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
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Iconic destinations like Acapulco and the French Riviera embraced the new oversize straw tote and satchel styles as vacation wardrobe chic.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Its employees pick up furniture in its delivery vans and use a proprietary network of carriers to bring it to customers, giving it an edge over platforms where buyers need to haul furniture from the sellers’ homes.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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And an integrated rear rack is rated to haul up to 75 lb (34 kg) of shopping or gear (or pooch with the addition of an optional carrier).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Children must be Lake County students and attend the event to receive a free backpack with supplies.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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The witness made the comment shortly after a person wearing dark pants, a hooded sweatshirt and a tan backpack walked from the direction of the fire, the footage showed.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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The deputies gave the man first aid and he was transported to an area hospital where he was listed in critical condition.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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The body was transported to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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In the end, though, their scores on the knapsack test were no better than the placebo group.—
Paul Tough Eric Jason Martin Krish Seenivasan Brian St. Pierre,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Steel wore a white turtleneck and carried a small knapsack filled with court filings: pleasure reading.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For the 2025 race, Sweet will fly nine helicopters in and out of the track all day, with each helicopter ferrying five or six people.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Buggies—there are 67 of them available to guests—ferried me up and down the gentle hills, which added a sense of adventure to this green and sprawling place.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The risk of being poisoned is increased if children consume multiple pouches.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Diverticulitis occurs when pouches called diverticula form in the colon and become inflamed.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
14 July 2025
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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