lading 1 of 2

as in cargo
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported a bill of lading is a document issued by a carrier that lists goods being shipped and specifies the terms of their transport

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lading

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verb

present participle of lade

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Recent Examples of lading
Noun
One example can be as simple as shipments that are missing bills of lading or origin documents. Forbes, 1 June 2021 According to bills of lading and other records provided to the San Antonio Express-News by officials at 23 food banks, CRE8AD8 delivered about 147,000 boxes total to food banks. Tom Orsborn, ExpressNews.com, 1 July 2020 The report, which is more than 200 pages long, includes copies of contracts between North Korean and Syrian companies as well as bills of lading indicating the types of materials shipped. Michael Schwirtz, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2018 Those shipping goods to Ivanka’s businesses in America typically identified themselves on bills of lading before the Trump presidency. The Economist, 20 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lading
Noun
  • This resolution before the International Maritime Organization will impose a carbon tax on cargo and cruise ships that carry $20 trillion of merchandise over international waters.
    Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the risk of cargo backups at these Texas ports due to unpaid employees calling in sick.
    NPR, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • From over-the-top portions to scooping competitions, this classic Italian treat has captured the imagination (and stomachs) of dessert lovers everywhere.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Its angled design keeps liquid in the bowl while scooping to make less mess while serving.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The unnecessary teensy twin spoilers seem to serve no purpose beyond making loading things into the bed of the truck harder.
    Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Published in the journal PLOS One, the study examined how running with a stroller affects loading forces on the body.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Let this take some of the burden off of you.
    Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The cost burden is pushed instead to families, who often find the prospects too pricey.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This emptying-out trajectory may be familiar to anyone who's read accounts of contemplative mystical experiences.
    Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Friday night at T-Mobile Park, emptying their bullpen, testing their wills and winning a game that stretched deep into the night.
    The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • SpaceX additionally benefits from billions of dollars in contracts from NASA and the Department of Defense by providing launch services for classified satellites and other payloads.
    Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Thanks to its dual-axle setup, the UH18 has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 7,000 lb (3,175 kg) and can carry a total payload of 4,500 lb (2,040 kg).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Cover and bake at 350°F until rice is tender, about 50 minutes, spooning oysters on top after 35 minutes of baking.
    BJ Dennis, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Frank’s selection decisions since he was appointed at Spurs suggest load management has been at the forefront of his mind.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • That’s a heavy load to balance — on top of a slew of symbols and metaphors.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Lading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lading. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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