as in payload
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
we put all of our cargo on the pack animals and began our journey through the canyon
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Recent Examples of cargo
The contest on day 34 had the final six separated into two teams of three that would race across a series of seesaws and up and through a cargo net tower before digging up a hatchet and chopping a rope.
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EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Traditional freight trucks can move cargo seven to eight hours a day, with autonomous trucks able to more than double that with the costs associated with a driver, and with a better safety profile and greater fuel efficiency.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Where the Cross stands out is cargo space, offering offers 21.5 cubic feet behind the second row, compared to the sedan’s 13.1 and the hatchback’s 17.8.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The only traits that hamper one's ability to drive the Emira daily are its cupholders and cargo space.
—Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
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EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Traditional freight trucks can move cargo seven to eight hours a day, with autonomous trucks able to more than double that with the costs associated with a driver, and with a better safety profile and greater fuel efficiency.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Where the Cross stands out is cargo space, offering offers 21.5 cubic feet behind the second row, compared to the sedan’s 13.1 and the hatchback’s 17.8.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The only traits that hamper one's ability to drive the Emira daily are its cupholders and cargo space.
—Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cargo
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SpaceX said the explosion on the test stand in June was likely caused by damage to a high-pressure nitrogen storage tank inside Starship's payload bay section.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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SpaceX additionally benefits from billions of dollars in contracts from not only NASA, but the Department of Defense by providing launch services for classified satellites and other payloads.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For him, the burden of being a gay father would be too much for his two kids to bear.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But fiscal watchdogs have raised questions about how much of a burden the law will have on the city.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Council members asked the developer to address height concerns, add more than one parking space for loading and deliveries, and to rework window placements to address privacy issues.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The researchers measured knee pain, knee loading, and cartilage microstructure (using MRI scanning) at regular intervals over 12 months.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Aug. 2025
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Carhartt, a brand recently spotted on Jennifer Garner — shop her exact overalls here — has discounted loads of outdoor gear, with prices starting at $12.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Adding chia on top of that fiber load may increase digestive discomfort.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Per federal law, drivers moving freight between state lines can keep a 14-hour workday and drive 11 of those hours.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Today, Aurora is piloting autonomous trucking on the Phoenix freight lane for two customers, Hirschbach and Werner.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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“Cargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cargo. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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