variants
or cargos
as in payloads
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 cargoes
Edison SpA, the Italian electric utility unit under French group EDF, said QatarEnergy extended a force majeure notice, withholding four additional LNG cargoes scheduled for Italy’s Adriatic LNG terminal until early September.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, has joined a rush to move cargoes after Middle East producers ramped up oil and gas output and exports ahead of an interim deal to halt the war between the United States and Iran.
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CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Many tankers have been diverted to pick up cargoes elsewhere, and crossing oceans to get back to the Mideast can take weeks.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Look for a pair with rich texture, like snakeskin, woven leather, or crocodile print, to dress up a pair of light-wash cargos.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Such a campaign would target the vessels, cargoes, service providers, insurers, owners, operators, and financial networks that sustain Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Below, shop more summer-ready pants, including these silk palazzos, Tencel cargos, and more from $40.
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Olivia Dubyak,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Some inbound cargoes have been charged a 10% duty since at least early May, traders and dealers said, asking not to be identified as they are not authorized to speak to the media.
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Yihui Xie,
Bloomberg,
26 May 2026
The arch-supporting midsole offers extra comfort for long walking days, while the streamlined silhouette feels polished enough to pair with trousers and relaxed enough for shorts or cargos.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, has joined a rush to move cargoes after Middle East producers ramped up oil and gas output and exports ahead of an interim deal to halt the war between the United States and Iran.
—
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Many tankers have been diverted to pick up cargoes elsewhere, and crossing oceans to get back to the Mideast can take weeks.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Look for a pair with rich texture, like snakeskin, woven leather, or crocodile print, to dress up a pair of light-wash cargos.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Such a campaign would target the vessels, cargoes, service providers, insurers, owners, operators, and financial networks that sustain Russia’s war against Ukraine.
—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Below, shop more summer-ready pants, including these silk palazzos, Tencel cargos, and more from $40.
—
Olivia Dubyak,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Some inbound cargoes have been charged a 10% duty since at least early May, traders and dealers said, asking not to be identified as they are not authorized to speak to the media.
—
Yihui Xie,
Bloomberg,
26 May 2026
The arch-supporting midsole offers extra comfort for long walking days, while the streamlined silhouette feels polished enough to pair with trousers and relaxed enough for shorts or cargos.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cargoes
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The platform also incorporates integrated suspension and supports payloads exceeding 661 pounds (300 kilograms), while alternative differential-drive configurations are available for rough outdoor terrain.
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The spacecraft will also be capable of delivering heavier payloads to orbit than any other rocket in history.
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This shift reflects a growing belief that self-investment, confidence, and joy are integral to a new, healthier definition of strength, challenging the expectation to always carry the world's burdens.
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American families also shoulder financial burdens that many Dutch families never face.
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Double bag any heavy trash bags or loads that contain a lot of wet food to prevent rips and leaks.
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Battery systems could support those loads alongside renewable generation or other power sources.
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Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after they were halted for nearly four months.
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As Fed chair, Greenspan relished poring over obscure economic data, from monthly boxcar loadings to steel production, all in a bid to assess where the economy was going.
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“Cargoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cargoes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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