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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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 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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Blue Origin also planned to use the rocket to launch landers to the moon for NASA, delivering payloads and astronauts to the surface.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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The tool breaks cases down by age, race and neighborhood, revealing that seniors, Black residents and inland valley communities bear disproportionate heat burdens tied to poverty, outdoor work and lack of cooling.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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And how, despite all the benefits and all the attention and revenue it’s brought to the series, all media, marketing, and sponsorship commitments are ultimately burdens for the drivers.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
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Such a campaign would target the vessels, cargoes, service providers, insurers, owners, operators, and financial networks that sustain Russia’s war against Ukraine.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Some inbound cargoes have been charged a 10% duty since at least early May, traders and dealers said, asking not to be identified as they are not authorized to speak to the media.—
Yihui Xie,
Bloomberg,
26 May 2026
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“Loadings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loadings. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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