as in to carry
to support and take from one place to another
toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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as in satchel
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Recent Examples of tote
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Joined by The Soul Rebels brass band, the star toted his own speaker down the road as a pedestrians followed.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Though it’s designed to fit inside both bag styles, it can easily be placed inside almost any other standard-sized tote.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Golf push carts are a stylish and convenient way to tote your clubs around the course with a wide array of features and storage.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Joined by The Soul Rebels brass band, the star toted his own speaker down the road as a pedestrians followed.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
For more chic crossbody bags, totes, and more, browse our top finds below.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Though it’s designed to fit inside both bag styles, it can easily be placed inside almost any other standard-sized tote.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
Verb
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The Sphere featured in a visual interlude that saw the singer picked it up from the Las Vegas strip, tapping it curiously, and then carrying it away.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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Photo : Mercedes-Benz AG The car carries the base model’s 577 hp, 4.0-liter biturbo V-8, which is mated to AMG’s nine-speed automatic transmission.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Made with a slightly boxier design than some of the others, this satchel has a top zipper closure, an extra flap-over fastener, two internal zip pockets, one slip pocket and comes with a matching wristlet that makes an excellent wallet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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This satchel has similar crocodile-texturing and the same dome shape that, even without the embossing, would outshine others.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Celeste Noche/for NPR All of the ingredients, cookware, coffee mugs, and tables themselves are hauled by bike, of course.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Having been hauled back to 2-2 by a spirited Barcelona fightback, Inter’s right-back took advantage of being overlooked once more, restoring his team’s lead.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Although backpacks can be upgraded to house more loot, most of what’s found will quickly fill up your inventory after just a couple of minutes searching.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Her favorite ways to move around are by train and bike, and her backpack always has nuts, clementines, and something to read.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
2 May 2025
Verb
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In footage posted by the outlet, the survivors are seen being transported to helicopters on stretchers by emergency responders after being rescued.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Mitchell's body was transported to the Benton County Coroner's Office, according to the report.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Steel wore a white turtleneck and carried a small knapsack filled with court filings: pleasure reading.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Todd has since amassed dozens of Pop Mart toys—many of whom accompany her on her overseas travels in a large brown knapsack—and nearly 250,000 followers who watch her unbox her toys and visit stores in search of limited editions.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In due course, he was cast as an urchin in a movie about Charles Dickens, and soon a black Bentley was ferrying him to the set.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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The prison's staff lived on the island with their families, and children were ferried to San Francisco on school days, according to the National Park Service.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Make a Baby Yoda pencil pouch, a Hoth snowglobe or a Death Star piñata, and print out various coloring sheets and word searches.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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More importantly, there's a mini pouch attached to the strap that can hold your keys, earbuds, and chapstick.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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