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
Two people were struck and killed by a cargo train in Little River on Monday night, Miami Police and Fire Rescue confirmed.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
The ship is so famous because its sinking was disastrous, but not tragic – Shackleton guided all 27 crew members to safety and was able to slowly remove cargo, supplies and boats before the vessel sank.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
If peaceable trading isn't your dream, consider the corsair life, pillaging other ships for their precious cargo.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The design envisions a cargo bay over 21 meters (69 feet) long and 5 meters (16 feet) high, capable of transporting up to 117 light vehicles or 300 troops, depending on configuration.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
The ship is so famous because its sinking was disastrous, but not tragic – Shackleton guided all 27 crew members to safety and was able to slowly remove cargo, supplies and boats before the vessel sank.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
If peaceable trading isn't your dream, consider the corsair life, pillaging other ships for their precious cargo.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The design envisions a cargo bay over 21 meters (69 feet) long and 5 meters (16 feet) high, capable of transporting up to 117 light vehicles or 300 troops, depending on configuration.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 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
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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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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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CargoNet's Lewis said sometimes freight companies do not know a load of goods is stolen until weeks, months or even a year later.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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This growing load could lead to voltage fluctuations, outages, and system disruptions during peak charging hours.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ship owners and freight carriers often use vessel financing structures as an alternative to traditional bank loans and to diversify their debt and equity.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas Highway Police Chief Jeff Holmes said the partnership allows for cutting-edge tools to be used at two of the most important state freight gateways.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Cargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cargo. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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