Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Chang'e 7 features an orbiter, a lander, a rover and a mini-flying probe or hopper, which together will tote to the moon a total of 18 scientific instruments.—Leonard David, Space.com, 6 Jan. 2026 Debuting her new platinum blond hair, Hadid was seen hitting stores with friends — at one point toting a large Revolve x Fwrd bag — and pausing to snap photos with fans.—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Jan. 2026
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If your calendar is often booked with business trips and work travel, snag this tote.—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026 Three interior pockets keep everything organized, while the tote’s zip closure ensures your precious cargo stays secure.—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tote
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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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