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
Supply disruptions tied to Hormuz also have sent some buyers scrambling for new cargoes, including from the US.
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Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 16 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
Black cargos are a streetwear-loving girl’s best friend.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
The refinery, one of China’s largest independent facilities, has received Iranian oil cargoes from sanctioned shadow fleet vessels since at least 2023.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The reduced movement underscores just how quickly hopes unraveled that cargoes could once again resume.
—Prejula Prem, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Around 187 tankers carrying roughly 170 million barrels of crude are stranded inside the Gulf, which will take more than two weeks to clear at the current, post-ceasefire pace, and there are few signs of empty tankers entering the region to load fresh cargoes.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The mountain spring blue color is crisp and pairs well with both dark-wash jeans and light-wash cargos.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 16 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
Black cargos are a streetwear-loving girl’s best friend.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
The refinery, one of China’s largest independent facilities, has received Iranian oil cargoes from sanctioned shadow fleet vessels since at least 2023.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The reduced movement underscores just how quickly hopes unraveled that cargoes could once again resume.
—Prejula Prem, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Around 187 tankers carrying roughly 170 million barrels of crude are stranded inside the Gulf, which will take more than two weeks to clear at the current, post-ceasefire pace, and there are few signs of empty tankers entering the region to load fresh cargoes.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The mountain spring blue color is crisp and pairs well with both dark-wash jeans and light-wash cargos.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cargoes
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This means that a more efficient engine could either reduce costs or allow spacecraft to carry heavier payloads into orbit.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Closer to home, Starship is designed to carry larger versions of the company's Starlink internet satellites and other payloads to Earth orbit.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Cekada and Blanche said the new regulations would ease burdens for the firearms industry and lawful gun owners.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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The county has also provided more than $17 million in fee deferrals and refunds to ease financial burdens on residents who are rebuilding.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
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Levi’s went on a prolific streak of collaborations by releasing three collections with Nike and Jordan Brand from last July through January, and during that time and onward denim has been popping up on loads more in-line releases under the Nike umbrella.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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There’s plenty of space in the rear too, with loads of head and legroom for adult passengers.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
20 May 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 May. 2026.
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