lade

verb

ˈlād How to pronounce lade (audio)
Definition of ladenext
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 Also, there was no bill of lading that supported the invoices. — David J. Neal july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025 The Digital Container Shipping Association, representing nine (9) of the world’s ten (10) largest container lines, has set a target of issuing 100% of bills of lading in an electronic format by 2030. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025 Bills of lading still account for some 10 to 30 percent of trade documentation costs. — Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for lade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lade
  1. scoop
  2. load
  3. spoon
  4. fill
  5. bucket
  6. burden
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  • On special teams, Clemson forced a fumble on a kickoff that safety Kylon Griffin scooped and scored a TD and kicker Nolan Hauser hit three field goals including a career long 59 yarder in the final minute before halftime.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Mongolia’s Zogsool, directed by Sakhya Byamba, won four awards in the festival’s Vision section, including the Vision of Jiseok Award, while Full Moon from Korea’s Jeong Jihye scooped three awards.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of scoop
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  • The fuel was first loaded commercially in an American reactor in 2025, and this new factory is designed to transition the technology from single-plant deployment into wide commercial use.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In Peabody, officials are expanding a program that uses cameras mounted on school buses to identify drivers who fail to stop when buses are loading or unloading students.
    — Logan Hall, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of load
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  • To serve, spoon some carrot puree into the bottom of each serving bowl.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Is there a reason to dip them in the glaze versus spooning the glaze on top?
    — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of spoon
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  • Building 1,600 stores at once Once the leases are signed, Spirit has to fill them.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Its magical forest is filled with talking animals, tree-worshipping mystics, scheming functionaries, and the Dowager Governess (Carey Mulligan), an enchantress who commands an army of uniformed coyotes.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of fill
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  • Rather than bucketing viewers according to those who lean back and those who interact, Wilms says the company’s research shows a more blended experience.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Athletic’s player roles analysis uses nearly 40 metrics to analyse players across Europe’s top five leagues, identifying patterns that can help to bucket those who perform similarly in their style.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of bucket
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  • Many analysts say Nigeria’s fuel subsidy burdened public finances and encouraged adverse behaviors like fuel smuggling.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Younger women will shoulder more of the detection burden themselves.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of burden

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“Lade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lade. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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