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
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.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Below, shop more summer-ready pants, including these silk palazzos, Tencel cargos, and more from $40.
—Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 31 May 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
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
Beijing is not refusing to take cargoes.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Still, the latest shipping data shows that most vessels that have transited the Strait of Hormuz in recent days have taken the route designated by Iranian authorities, and about half of them loaded their cargoes at Iranian ports in defiance of the US blockade.
—Henrik Pettersson, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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
Below, shop more summer-ready pants, including these silk palazzos, Tencel cargos, and more from $40.
—Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 31 May 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
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
Beijing is not refusing to take cargoes.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Still, the latest shipping data shows that most vessels that have transited the Strait of Hormuz in recent days have taken the route designated by Iranian authorities, and about half of them loaded their cargoes at Iranian ports in defiance of the US blockade.
—Henrik Pettersson, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cargoes
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The platform isn't designed to fly human passengers; it's geared toward the support of research or other payloads that require retrieval after a stint in space, such as pharmaceuticals and other products of orbital manufacturing.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
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The company is targeting uncrewed cargo flights as early as 2028, with Tesla’s Optimus robots potentially among the first payloads.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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The pair defended the measure’s stricter voting thresholds as a necessary check on government power, asserting that taxpayers deserve the ultimate say at the ballot box before taking on new financial burdens.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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The company also changed its products in response to environmental burdens.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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At Cattlemen’s, still newish from its $3 million remodeling, the menu leads with a 2-pound porterhouse ($95) and loads of Western steakhouse character.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Observable loadings have declined since the blockade, although the data can be difficult to interpret and often shows up on a delay.—
Anthony Di Paola,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Windward said more than two dozen tankers are confined west of Hormuz as of Wednesday, with the blockade cutting Iranian oil loadings and exports by more than half.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Cargoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cargoes. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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