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
Observable loadings have declined since the blockade, although the data can be difficult to interpret and often shows up on a delay.
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Anthony Di Paola, Fortune, 2 May 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
The logistics for loadings can be very difficult.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2025
Anthony Di Paola, Fortune, 2 May 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
The logistics for loadings can be very difficult.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loadings
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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At Cattlemen’s, still newish from its $3 million remodeling, the menu leads with a 2-pound porterhouse ($95) and loads of Western steakhouse character.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Its two robotic arms offer seven degrees of freedom each and can handle payloads of up to 3 kilograms per arm.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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There is no way to maneuver or dispose of them if left abandoned in orbit after releasing their payloads.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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The pair defended the measure’s stricter voting thresholds as a necessary check on government power, asserting that taxpayers deserve the ultimate say at the ballot box before taking on new financial burdens.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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The company also changed its products in response to environmental burdens.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Look for a pair with rich texture, like snakeskin, woven leather, or crocodile print, to dress up a pair of light-wash cargos.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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Below, shop more summer-ready pants, including these silk palazzos, Tencel cargos, and more from $40.—
Olivia Dubyak,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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“Loadings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loadings. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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