as in loaded
to place a weight or burden on
laden a ship with emergency medical supplies
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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.
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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
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
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The Bruins loaded the bases with one out, then broke the 1-1 tie on a fielder’s choice.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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And while the Raptors are loaded on the wings — Barrett, Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes all interchangeable defending the perimeter — Toronto lacks the star power.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This time playing an underling rather than a boss, Hoskins gave one of the best performances of his career in what remains a high point for Jordan as well, a lyrical and poignant yet savage film noir filled with regret, rage, and unrequited love.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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Each April, Vidalia, Georgia, puts on a four-day celebration filled with live music, carnival rides, recipe contests, and one unforgettable air show.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Ladened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladened. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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