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
Somewhere along the way, it was hijacked — people turned into export cargo.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
What’s more, many of the merchant cargo ships that would normally have transported sugarcane from Hawai’i, the nation’s largest domestic producer of the raw material, had been repurposed into military vessels.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
In this test, the robot released its cargo precisely by responding to a brief pulse of near-infrared light.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
On the inside, the third row of seating is gone in favor of more cargo space, and an area to lie flat with sleeping bags or other nighttime aids.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
What’s more, many of the merchant cargo ships that would normally have transported sugarcane from Hawai’i, the nation’s largest domestic producer of the raw material, had been repurposed into military vessels.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
In this test, the robot released its cargo precisely by responding to a brief pulse of near-infrared light.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
On the inside, the third row of seating is gone in favor of more cargo space, and an area to lie flat with sleeping bags or other nighttime aids.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cargo
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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
Noun
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That gave me strength because the work of trying to break through and communicate with my mom is really too heavy of a burden for me.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Critics also argued that certain protections, like manual comment-hiding, place the burden on teens themselves rather than preventing harm upfront.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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This dual-purpose design requires exceptional stiffness, vibration control, and precision engineering, allowing heavy highway loads and high-speed rail traffic to share the same structure safely.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Short model has a maximum rear load of 70 kg (154 lb), which can heft groceries/gear or carry up to two kids on optional seating.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Oct. 2025
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The project aims to double road capacity across the Thames, ease congestion at the Dartford Crossing, and provide a direct freight route linking the South East ports, the Midlands, and the North.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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There are economic considerations including freight costs, the cargo transported and how quickly it’s needed, said Klaus Dodds, a geopolitical analyst and senior research fellow at RAND Europe, a research institute.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Cargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cargo. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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