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
Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Cuban Americans who have licenses to export food and other goods to Cuba, as well as some private business owners in Cuba, had recently started buying small quantities of diesel to be shipped to Cuba in isolated containers–called ISO tanks– that can be loaded into commercial cargo vessels.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
According to the mayor’s office, city crews have removed 165 loads totaling 4,620 cubic yards of snow, creating piles around schools in preparation for removal.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The Sailors loaded the bases after two batters were hit by pitches with a single in between them.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Cuban Americans who have licenses to export food and other goods to Cuba, as well as some private business owners in Cuba, had recently started buying small quantities of diesel to be shipped to Cuba in isolated containers–called ISO tanks– that can be loaded into commercial cargo vessels.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Because the pigment load is higher than a traditional gloss, the results tend to last longer (roughly 4-10 washes), particularly on porous hair.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
According to the mayor’s office, city crews have removed 165 loads totaling 4,620 cubic yards of snow, creating piles around schools in preparation for removal.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for load
Verb
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What before was a straightforward process almost entirely paid for by insurance or public dollars is likely to become burdened by more paperwork, higher out-of-pocket costs, and fewer choices.—
Sophia Newcomer,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Because there is a balance to be struck between preventing fraud, such as voter impersonation (as uncommon as that may be), and burdening eligible voters with undue restrictions that can ultimately discourage them from voting.—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Feb. 2026
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The menu is filled with refined staples like ceviches, spicy tuna crispy rice, sushi and sashimi, and several delightful desserts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The best coffee table books do far more than fill empty space.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Brighton junior had paced the hallway leading to the loading dock at Ball, pre-match, a bouncing mess of reds, pinks and browns.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Bunch and Rea’s statement says a plan submitted to the city’s planning department includes significant exterior changes at the store, including an expansion and reorienting of the loading deck alongside an increase in outdoor storage.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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The second-floor gym has Peloton bikes and tons of natural light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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They’re also made with a grippy sole that provides a ton of traction across several kinds of terrain from airport floors to rainy city streets.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Qualitative scores were added to the quantitative score from round one, with each weighted equally (50% qualitative, 50% quantitative), and nominees were re-ranked according to their total scores.—
David Spiegel,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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As in heavily weighted on the bottom.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mission Hills’ football team, dressed in black, packed the stands behind the Parker bench.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Those plump little gems are juicy, sweet, and packed with antioxidants and fiber.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Chinese firm is targeting a payload rating of 2,205 pounds and a towing capacity of 7,716 pounds.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Also flying were payloads for Astranis Space Technologies and Gravity Space headed for geostationary orbits.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Kish loves Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery for baked goods and lunch; Simmons became a repeat breakfast regular and recommends the Pogacha (a Polish bun stuffed with egg, cheese, and sausage).—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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More cheers rang out across Riviera — Max Greyserman with a hole-in-one on the 14th, Tommy Fleetwood jarring one for eagle from the fairway on the 15th, and Kitayama stuffing his tee shot on the par-3 16th and then barely clearing the bunker to set up a two-putt birdie on the par-5 17th.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Load.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/load. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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