ladened

past tense of laden

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ladened Muñoz and Botello, both seniors at the school, watched as more than 50 students packed a narrow hallway after school, waiting to check out a second-floor classroom lined with racks of clothes and tables ladened with hygiene items, stickers and trinkets. Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2026 For $90, a platter will hit your table ladened with a tin of caviar, six golden gorditas each the size of a blini, and puréed ayocote beans for dolloping. The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladened
Verb
  • With men on first and second and two outs, the Braves intentionally walked Jackson Holliday, which loaded the bases and put the winning run in scoring position — but also forced catcher Sam Huff to bat.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • With the bases loaded, Keith—on what was his 29th birthday—faced a tough lefthanded pitcher in Bob McClure, who ironically was his childhood opponent in Little League back in the San Francisco area.
    New York Daily News, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Those days will be filled trying to address the issues facing the Games.
    Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Other menu items include Boerewors, a South African sausage; Bunny Chow, a street food made with bread that’s filled with a choice of a protein and spices; and premium steak and seafood.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

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“Ladened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladened. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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