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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the department stores were loaded with goods for the holiday shopping season
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2
as in rich
having goods, property, or money in abundance
the guy in the fancy foreign sports car obviously was loaded
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as in drunk
slang
being under the influence of alcohol
the departing party guest was loaded, so we held his car keys until he had sobered up
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as in ripped
slang
being under the influence of a recreational drug
wasted his life getting loaded and watching TV all day
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as in packed
to place a weight or burden on
students complaining that their teachers were loading them with work
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as in stuffed
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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Recent Examples of loaded
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
After Routh allegedly fled the scene, agents found two bags, a loaded rifle with a scope and other items, according to an FBI affidavit.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Buntin said that if open enrollment begins and these subsidies are not approved and loaded into the enrollment systems, people are likely to see their premiums go up.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Outside of the quarterback position, Buffalo's roster is less loaded than Baltimore's.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
After Routh allegedly fled the scene, agents found two bags, a loaded rifle with a scope and other items, according to an FBI affidavit.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Anderson, the driver, watched as things were loaded, helping with the lift every now and then.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Buntin said that if open enrollment begins and these subsidies are not approved and loaded into the enrollment systems, people are likely to see their premiums go up.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loaded
Adjective
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Gregerson’s shows her at the peak of her signature tercets, weaving together the microscopic and the grand threads of science, art, and history into wonderfully rich sonic landscapes.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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In traditional steakhouse fashion, interiors will feature rich dark woods, brass metal accents and a monochromatic palette.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The woman, who is five-months pregnant, explained on the community forum Mumsnet that she was left looking after her 4-year-old son at a wedding after her husband decided to get drunk at the wedding party.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Malcolm is only getting drunker and more sullen as the reception progresses.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the footage, also obtained by PEOPLE, Tarek can be seen wearing a ripped shirt as he's questioned by an officer in a small room with his elderly dad.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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When at ports, the crew does everything from deck tours and day sails to maintenance, such as fixing a stove, sewing a ripped sail or doing laundry.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Each box was neatly packed full of 8×10 photos spanning Michael’s life.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Walnuts are also packed with nutrients and healthy fats.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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On Sunday, Jeanty was stopped for a loss or no gain on four of his 10 runs against light boxes, and overall, the Las Vegas Raiders were stuffed 11 times on 29 attempts — the most of any team in a game this season.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many pulled small children in tow or pushed strollers stuffed with blankets and toys.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Though neither teen was even remotely wealthy, Mouse’s life was blanketed with a security Tupac’s lacked.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the state assemblyman’s calls to raise taxes on wealthy people and intense criticisms of the Israel’s military actions in Gaza have unnerved some centrists and conservatives, as well as many Jewish New Yorkers.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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LaSyl Natural Cooking Oil Solidifier While fried foods are one of the world’s finest creations, making them at home is really a chore.—
Lauren Silbert,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The whole house smells of fried cheese, or something wonderful has been cooked around here.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Loaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loaded. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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