1
as in to burden
to place a weight or burden on
students complaining that their teachers were loading them with work
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2
as in to fill
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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1
as in loading
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
hoisted a load of grain on the truck going to Florida
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as in ton
loads plural
a considerable amount
there's no rush, since we've got loads of time left
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Recent Examples of load
David Culver, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Aloe Vera and Agave Lemonade Lemonade is one of my go-to hacks for loading up on good-for-you ingredients.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2025
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Round Chicago deep-dish pies have a thick, dense crust that stands up to a heavy load of cheese and toppings.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
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Verb
An officer inspects gas canisters loaded on a small boat in Manta harbor.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Aloe Vera and Agave Lemonade Lemonade is one of my go-to hacks for loading up on good-for-you ingredients.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
Gain access to loads of betting features after taking these steps to claim the best welcome offer from FD.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Round Chicago deep-dish pies have a thick, dense crust that stands up to a heavy load of cheese and toppings.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for load
Verb
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Compliance, for one, poses a significant hurdle, specifically for healthcare organizations already burdened by tight margins and complex operational terrains.—
Chris Bowen,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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But lower courts declined to put the county’s policy on hold as the case proceeded, saying the plaintiffs didn’t show their religious exercise was substantially burdened.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His path has been long, filled with moments of uncertainty and sacrifice.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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After defrosting them in the microwave or in the fridge overnight, they can be torn apart by hand to become noodles or left whole to fill, roll up, and fry.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Regarding color, the Switch 2's screen is an upgrade from the original Switch's LCD; the red in the loading screen appeared well-saturated in our time with the handheld.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Supplementing with 3-5 grams of creatine per day for at least four weeks is just as effective as taking loading doses and is associated with fewer side effects.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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The tiny pup has been spotted meeting tons of celebs, including Demi Moore and her tiny dog, Pilaf, Powell's Twister costar Daisy Edgar-Jones and more.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Avocado makes a ton of great organic sleep products, particularly its Green Mattress and Eco Mattress Topper.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In my experience as an independent financial advisor, one of my clients initially favored aggressive strategies heavily weighted in U.S. technology stocks before the pandemic.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The sample of respondents was weighted to be representative of U.S. Census data.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In total, your cereal dinner should pack around 30 grams of protein and enough fiber to reach your 25-to-35-gram-per-day goal, according to Van Eck.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
23 Apr. 2025
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About 300 people packed U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs’ townhall this week in El Cajon, many looking for answers and reassurance from the Democratic congresswoman about how to push back against President Trump’s agenda.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the first five minutes of the flight, the Atlas V jettisoned its five boosters, payload fairing, and kerosene-fueled first stage.—
Alex Goy,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Their mission will include extravehicular activities, or spacewalks, and outreach events, as well as conducting a range of science experiments and installing and retrieving science payloads outside Tiangong.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Chances are it would be stuffed into a 1970s-era Chevelle or a slick '69 Camaro.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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Ramos says to stuff plastic bags into empty spaces in boxes to prevent things from shifting.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Load.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/load. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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