1
as in cargo
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
shipped a large freight of steel to the manufacturer
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2
as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
it's all very well to suggest increased government services, but who will pay the freight for them?
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as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
it took six hours to freight the cargo airplane
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Recent Examples of freight
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
The more than 2,000-kilometer Gulf Railway Project, set to carry passengers and freight, is expected to be a massive unlock for regional tourism and trade — both of which are less integrated in the Gulf compared to other economic blocs.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
Together’s cast and special effects department alone could make for a substantive horror classic, but the script is freighted with distracting cliches and errant plot developments.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 July 2025
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Noun
With a 250-mile range and rapid-charge capability, the ALIA is built for regional freight and passenger missions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
The more than 2,000-kilometer Gulf Railway Project, set to carry passengers and freight, is expected to be a massive unlock for regional tourism and trade — both of which are less integrated in the Gulf compared to other economic blocs.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
But not all dumb dumb culture is entirely disposable, and not all escapism needs to be freighted with meaning to justify its place.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
Together’s cast and special effects department alone could make for a substantive horror classic, but the script is freighted with distracting cliches and errant plot developments.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freight
Noun
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Lashers are the dockworkers responsible for securing and fastening cargo on ships.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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After investing more than $400 million to expand the facility to handle the largest cargo vessels, the company is also building a manufacturing and trade zone nearby in Berbera.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Don’t miss out on Target Circle Week’s deals on trendy pants, seasonal decor, accent chairs, and area rugs, while prices start at $4.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Fall is a lovely time to visit the continent for fewer crowds, better temperatures, and lower prices.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The process involved manufacturing the alloy samples to precise specifications and then meticulously loading them into protective capsules.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Buntin said that if open enrollment begins and these subsidies are not approved and loaded into the enrollment systems, people are likely to see their premiums go up.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Its arrival eases the burden on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International, previously the only airport serving Mumbai, one of the world’s most populous cities.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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In the absence of a clear chain of command and accountability, industry regulators are more likely to impose broad, restrictive, stifling innovation and creating significant compliance burdens.—
Nelson Lim,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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It was originally intended to protect electricity ratepayers from having to shoulder the costs of data centers in their communities, but now simply authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to study whether the cost-shift is happening.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Record high inflation and a weak yen are also squeezing households and driving up living costs.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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SpaceX additionally benefits from billions of dollars in contracts from NASA and the Department of Defense by providing launch services for classified satellites and other payloads.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Most variants will use fuel-efficient hybrid-electric propulsion, while larger models will employ conventional drivetrains for extended range and higher payload capacity.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Packages with values of $800 or less, which were previously allowed to enter the United States duty-free, are now subject to a range of tariffs and fees.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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There will be a scarecrow contest (entry fee is $5) and parade of scarecrows.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The top-loading tray holds up to 60 sheets of paper, and 3 months of ink are included with your purchase.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to a police affidavit based on hotel video footage of the scuffle and the driver’s statement to authorities, Sanchez accosted the driver of a box truck that backed into the loading docks at a hotel.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Freight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freight. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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