1
as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
the cook laded the stew into small bowls
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2
as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
the trucks were heavily laden with produce for the market
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Recent Examples of lade
Bills of lading still account for some 10 to 30 percent of trade documentation costs.
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Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2024
The world’s largest retailer shipped one quarter of its U.S. imports from India between January and August this year, according to bill of lading figures shared with Reuters by data firm Import Yeti.
—Reuters, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2023
An Air Force plane laden with medical supplies arrived in Russia, which is one of the world's biggest coronavirus hot spots.
—Zachary Halaschak, Washington Examiner, 21 May 2020
While dating sites and apps can be convenient ways to meet a special someone, many singles find that the road to love is often laden with potholes and pitfalls.
—Charanna Alexander, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2020
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Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2024
The world’s largest retailer shipped one quarter of its U.S. imports from India between January and August this year, according to bill of lading figures shared with Reuters by data firm Import Yeti.
—Reuters, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2023
An Air Force plane laden with medical supplies arrived in Russia, which is one of the world's biggest coronavirus hot spots.
—Zachary Halaschak, Washington Examiner, 21 May 2020
While dating sites and apps can be convenient ways to meet a special someone, many singles find that the road to love is often laden with potholes and pitfalls.
—Charanna Alexander, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lade
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Helicopters and super scoopers--specialized firefighting aircraft scooping water out of Pine Flat Lake-- supported suppression efforts as visibility allowed.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are also desserts, such as scooped ube ice cream and green tea mochi ice cream.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In these long moments of waiting, the atmosphere is heavy and loaded.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Passengers can walk on, bring bicycles, or even load up cars and campers.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Many of us who are raised on or reformed by incomparable low-and-slow Southern pork barbecue appreciate cabbage slaw as a classic accompaniment, whether spooned onto our plate (AKA our tray) or inside a sandwich bun.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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Whether spooned over fresh berries, blended into smoothies, sprinkled with crunchy granola or eaten straight from the carton, yogurt has earned its place as a go-to for breakfast, midday snacks or even dessert.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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One side is crafted from 100 percent linen, and the reverse, 100 percent cotton, both of which are stitched to create an eye-catching bubble texture accentuated by the plush fiber filling between the layers.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Never mind that Coppola cast Mickey Rourke in the role — tough shoes to fill.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Conversations among the passengers and Field School people started to become the focus, the fishing a distraction, and people starting giving the bait buckets nervous looks.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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Indy Thunder-struck by SGA; OKC back in Finals command: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bucketed 35 points to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder into a 2-2 NBA Finals tie with the Indiana Pacers.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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Prince George is not being burdened by tremendous royal expectations, exposure and scrutiny.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Humanities and arts programs find themselves disproportionately, but not exclusively, burdened.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Lade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lade. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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