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
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
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
Within a two-month span just over a decade ago, the United States exported its first cargoes of both crude oil and LNG.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 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
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
Within a two-month span just over a decade ago, the United States exported its first cargoes of both crude oil and LNG.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cargoes
Noun
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Another was to diversify revenue beyond just shooting payloads into orbit.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Blue Origin also planned to use the rocket to launch landers to the moon for NASA, delivering payloads and astronauts to the surface.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The tool breaks cases down by age, race and neighborhood, revealing that seniors, Black residents and inland valley communities bear disproportionate heat burdens tied to poverty, outdoor work and lack of cooling.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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And how, despite all the benefits and all the attention and revenue it’s brought to the series, all media, marketing, and sponsorship commitments are ultimately burdens for the drivers.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
Noun
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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