1
as in to burden
to place a weight or burden on
students complaining that their teachers were loading them with work
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2
as in to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
she loaded her plate at the buffet with as much food as she could carry and with more than any sane person should eat
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as in loading
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
hoisted a load of grain on the truck going to Florida
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as in ton
loads plural
a considerable amount
there's no rush, since we've got loads of time left
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Recent Examples of load
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The Rams were one out away from the upset when Webster came to the plate with the bases loaded in the seventh and the Crusaders trailing 6-5.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
In addition to using a protective bag, always wash delicate items in a load with other lightweight or delicate clothes.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
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Verb
Energy drinks are often loaded with caffeine and sugar, along with other stimulants that can put extra strain on the cardiovascular system.
—Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The Rams were one out away from the upset when Webster came to the plate with the bases loaded in the seventh and the Crusaders trailing 6-5.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Noun
Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
In addition to using a protective bag, always wash delicate items in a load with other lightweight or delicate clothes.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for load
Verb
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Ultimately, my focus is on ensuring that working families in San José, especially in District 5, are not disproportionately burdened by rising energy costs, while still investing in the infrastructure needed for a reliable and resilient energy system.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The government's general rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of gross income on housing, including rent or mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and utilities, to avoid being cost burdened.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The service Warm, jovial, and filled with smiles as is typical of island hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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However, his exit created a two-way contract spot that was filled by Mac McClung, who not-so-coincidentally was about to represent the 76ers in the All-Star Saturday Night Dunk Contest.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Upgraded features include enhanced on-and-off loading, including the ability for families to roll strollers directly into the glass cabin with ease.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Designed with a front-loading ramp, the craft allowed troops, vehicles, and supplies to land directly onto beaches during amphibious assaults.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Noun
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There are tons of price target increases on Wall Street, including our own .—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The all-electric fleet of Waymo robotaxis prevents 530 tons of CO2 emissions with every 500,000 weekly trips, according to company estimates.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The board, whose votes are heavily weighted to the city of Charlotte, voted the I-77 South project down.—
Joe Marusak
June 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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This is largely because the model developers have made what's known as the model weights available to the public.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
31 May 2026
Verb
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If you’re headed to a region with a malaria risk, don’t hesitate to pack 100% DEET bug spray.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Once considered competitive territory, the district was transformed into safe Republican ground after Democratic mapmakers packed it with conservative voters siphoned from neighboring GOP seats.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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Another was to diversify revenue beyond just shooting payloads into orbit.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Its solution has involved stuffing pieces of solid foam into the gaps and then adding a sealant compound on top.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Facing set point again at 25-24, Francis Parker setter Iker Salgado stuffed an overpass kill attempt.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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“Load.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/load. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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