as in loads
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the accident was caused by an 18-wheeler with a loading in excess of the legal limit
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Recent Examples of loadings
Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after they were halted for nearly four months.
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CNN Money,
28 June 2026
As Fed chair, Greenspan relished poring over obscure economic data, from monthly boxcar loadings to steel production, all in a bid to assess where the economy was going.
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Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
As Fed chair, Greenspan relished poring over obscure economic data, from monthly boxcar loadings to steel production, all in a bid to assess where the economy was headed.
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Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Windward said more than two dozen tankers are confined west of Hormuz as of Wednesday, with the blockade cutting Iranian oil loadings and exports by more than half.
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Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
The attack happened just as Ust-Luga resumed crude loadings over weekend after days of disruptions amid attacks in the region.
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Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
7 Apr. 2026
Across multiple designs and operating conditions, CNTF heaters consistently achieved higher specific power loadings than comparable metal-alloy elements.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia has increased crude loadings in recent weeks, and strategic petroleum reserves held by major consuming nations like China, could provide some temporary cushioning to the market, Rystad Energy said in a note Sunday.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
The threat environment alone is enough to deter loadings and prompt diversions at the margin.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
3 Jan. 2026
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
As Fed chair, Greenspan relished poring over obscure economic data, from monthly boxcar loadings to steel production, all in a bid to assess where the economy was going.
—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
As Fed chair, Greenspan relished poring over obscure economic data, from monthly boxcar loadings to steel production, all in a bid to assess where the economy was headed.
—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Windward said more than two dozen tankers are confined west of Hormuz as of Wednesday, with the blockade cutting Iranian oil loadings and exports by more than half.
—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
The attack happened just as Ust-Luga resumed crude loadings over weekend after days of disruptions amid attacks in the region.
—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
7 Apr. 2026
Across multiple designs and operating conditions, CNTF heaters consistently achieved higher specific power loadings than comparable metal-alloy elements.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia has increased crude loadings in recent weeks, and strategic petroleum reserves held by major consuming nations like China, could provide some temporary cushioning to the market, Rystad Energy said in a note Sunday.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
The threat environment alone is enough to deter loadings and prompt diversions at the margin.
—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loadings
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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The platform also incorporates integrated suspension and supports payloads exceeding 661 pounds (300 kilograms), while alternative differential-drive configurations are available for rough outdoor terrain.
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The spacecraft will also be capable of delivering heavier payloads to orbit than any other rocket in history.
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This shift reflects a growing belief that self-investment, confidence, and joy are integral to a new, healthier definition of strength, challenging the expectation to always carry the world's burdens.
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American families also shoulder financial burdens that many Dutch families never face.
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Edison SpA, the Italian electric utility unit under French group EDF, said QatarEnergy extended a force majeure notice, withholding four additional LNG cargoes scheduled for Italy’s Adriatic LNG terminal until early September.
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Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, has joined a rush to move cargoes after Middle East producers ramped up oil and gas output and exports ahead of an interim deal to halt the war between the United States and Iran.
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“Loadings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loadings. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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