toted; toting
toted; toting
Examples of tote in a Sentence
Verb (1)
toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
The handbag had just enough space for my phone and wallet inside, and the detachable leather strap gave me the freedom of toting it like a clutch while strutting down Sixth Avenue.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
This tote is an office workhorse, spanning over 18 inches wide and 12 inches tall to fit all your workplace essentials.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Irvi was their full-time caretaker, toting them by subway to museums, the aquarium, the zoo, and story time at the public libraries.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
The handbag had just enough space for my phone and wallet inside, and the detachable leather strap gave me the freedom of toting it like a clutch while strutting down Sixth Avenue.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
Instead of using an open tote, keep your valuables close at hand with a secure bag that stays close to your body and zips shut.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
This tote is an office workhorse, spanning over 18 inches wide and 12 inches tall to fit all your workplace essentials.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tote
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tote. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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