Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Celebrations of diversity were erupting across the state — rapes in Kingston, incestuous underage pregnancies in Marlboro, a motel torched in Sutton, AR-15-toting fentanyl dealers in Revere….—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025 There’s a time and place for duffel bags, but the airport is arguably not the best place for toting around heavy loads on one sore shoulder.—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
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Coach Willow Tote Coach bags are on major sale at Amazon for Cyber Monday, and this gorgeous work tote is no exception.—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025 Jet Set Medium Pocket Tote Bag Say hello to your newest carry-all bag with this tote.—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tote
Word History
Etymology
Verb (1)
probably from an English-based creole; akin to Gullah & Krio tot to carry, of Bantu origin; akin to Kikongo -tota to pick up, Kimbundu -tuta to carry
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