as in load
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the accident was caused by an 18-wheeler with a loading in excess of the legal limit
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as in filling
to place a weight or burden on
students complaining that their teachers were loading them with work
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as in packing
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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Recent Examples of loading
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Front-loading helps evenly distribute the weight between the tow vehicle and the load.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
The Directing for a Drama Series has nominated multiple episodes from at least one series in ten of the last 11 years (last year, both The Pitt and Severance got double nominations), so loading up in this category doesn’t seem like a bad idea for the front-runners.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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Noun
Saudi’s East-West pipeline was attacked by Iran in April, while Fujairah has also come under attack from Iranian drones, disrupting oil loading operations at its crude export terminal.
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Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Front-loading helps evenly distribute the weight between the tow vehicle and the load.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
San Francisco tied the game at 1-1 in the second following Caissie’s home run on a Daniel Susac sacrifice fly after loading the bases on three consecutive singles against Lake Bachar, who opened Miami’s bullpen game.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
The Directing for a Drama Series has nominated multiple episodes from at least one series in ten of the last 11 years (last year, both The Pitt and Severance got double nominations), so loading up in this category doesn’t seem like a bad idea for the front-runners.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loading
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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For hearts that are already under stress, that extra load can tip things in a dangerous direction.
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But who plays next to him as Miami’s other safety, and the cornerback on the field in 2026 are a mystery at this point, with the lone exception of Chris Johnson, Miami’s 2026 first-round pick, filling the nickel cornerback role.
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During the opening arguments, Thompson sat quietly in a gray collared shirt, trying not to notice the growing group of MTA union members filling up the left side of the courtroom.
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In fact, the promotion is packing the first hour with marquee matches again for this premium live event.
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For on-device AI, Apple is currently packing more RAM into each phone.
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Based on the company's H145 platform, the aircraft replaces the cockpit with clamshell cargo doors, freeing up additional space for payloads.
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The future variant is expected to feature greater range, a larger payload, and expanded mission capabilities, including both air-defense and precision-strike roles.
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Simultaneously, electricity prices continue to outpace inflation, burdening families across the country.
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Now, in a June 18 letter to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division accused the league of potentially burdening the religious rights of the Giants players.
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However, the housing cost burden for seniors there is high, and so is the level of social isolation among retirees.
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As a result, mothers typically bear the brunt of the caregiving burden in the earliest weeks and months, whereas fathers may take on more responsibility later, around the time many mothers go back to work.
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Large language models synthesize information from across the web, often weighting authority, sentiment and corroboration far beyond what legacy ranking systems emphasized.
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But weighting the draft odds is a delicate business — and one the Bulls remain committed to approaching with a clumsy commitment to competitiveness.
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Raising the bridge would allow larger cargo ships to pass under its deck, helping create jobs and keep the port relevant, Seroka said at the time.
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Companies have been hesitant to move cargo and personnel through mine-laden waters under threat of missile strikes.
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“Loading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loading. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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