1
as in burdens
to place a weight or burden on
students complaining that their teachers were loading them with work
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2
as in fills
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 ton
a considerable amount
there's no rush, since we've got loads of time left
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Recent Examples of loads
Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
Frahm loads the bases walking Powell but strikes out Kowalewski.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
The spokesperson said ballot order is determined by the parties through random drawing prior to the start of early voting, which is then transmitted to the clerk’s office, which loads it into the polling machines.
—John Lomax V, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
And the carne asada fries loads shredded cheese and carne asada onto a bed of french fries, topped with two salsas, sour cream, cilantro and onions.
—Bee Staff
february 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Some fans had brought their kids, or maybe the kids had brought the parents, but either way there were more than a few gray hairs but also loads of Fall Out Boy shirts of all eras and no shortage of smiles.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Attackers can hide instructions inside that address and make Copilot execute them as soon as the page loads.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The user fills the tumbler with water and ice, fits the tumbler with the Ecoldbrew machine, loads the bean hopper (capacity 25 g) with whole beans, uses the rotary dial to set their preferred grind, and enters the brew time on the LED touchscreen.
—Shirl Leigh
january 22, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Simmer ingredients 6 to 7 hours, then blend 2 cups of the soup and return it to the slow cooker—this step thickens the soup without flour and loads it with even more flavor.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
The Type 00 gave Jaguar loads of new identity—being large, distinctive-looking, and very pink—but that identity wasn’t a universal hit with the purists, which is probably why Jaguar persisted anyway.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
This movie is cute, has vibrant landscapes (jelly beans, hot-air balloons, artsy eggs), and animals with loads of personality.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
The state port authority has argued the project is existentially necessary to keep the Wilmington port competitive in an era of larger ships, heavier loads and deeper harbors.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
For dryer loads, clean the lint trap after each load and ensure the vent duct is clear for proper airflow.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Determinate varieties can produce very heavy crop loads and develop shorter, thicker stems to support the weight of fruit.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Accompanying those crowded fields are loads of negative advertising.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Celebrity nail artist Coca Michelle dresses up French chrome tips with loads of silver shimmer to give nails a cool velvet finish.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Now, five courts — whose case loads range from several hundred to over 40,000 — have just one permanent judge.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
Frahm loads the bases walking Powell but strikes out Kowalewski.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
The spokesperson said ballot order is determined by the parties through random drawing prior to the start of early voting, which is then transmitted to the clerk’s office, which loads it into the polling machines.
—John Lomax V, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
And the carne asada fries loads shredded cheese and carne asada onto a bed of french fries, topped with two salsas, sour cream, cilantro and onions.
—Bee Staff
february 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Some fans had brought their kids, or maybe the kids had brought the parents, but either way there were more than a few gray hairs but also loads of Fall Out Boy shirts of all eras and no shortage of smiles.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Attackers can hide instructions inside that address and make Copilot execute them as soon as the page loads.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The user fills the tumbler with water and ice, fits the tumbler with the Ecoldbrew machine, loads the bean hopper (capacity 25 g) with whole beans, uses the rotary dial to set their preferred grind, and enters the brew time on the LED touchscreen.
—Shirl Leigh
january 22, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Simmer ingredients 6 to 7 hours, then blend 2 cups of the soup and return it to the slow cooker—this step thickens the soup without flour and loads it with even more flavor.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
This approach allows for ramping up or down instantly to maintain high efficiency across varying loads and perfectly match the natural, fluctuating power profile of the sun and wind.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
The Type 00 gave Jaguar loads of new identity—being large, distinctive-looking, and very pink—but that identity wasn’t a universal hit with the purists, which is probably why Jaguar persisted anyway.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
This movie is cute, has vibrant landscapes (jelly beans, hot-air balloons, artsy eggs), and animals with loads of personality.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
The state port authority has argued the project is existentially necessary to keep the Wilmington port competitive in an era of larger ships, heavier loads and deeper harbors.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
For dryer loads, clean the lint trap after each load and ensure the vent duct is clear for proper airflow.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Determinate varieties can produce very heavy crop loads and develop shorter, thicker stems to support the weight of fruit.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Accompanying those crowded fields are loads of negative advertising.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Celebrity nail artist Coca Michelle dresses up French chrome tips with loads of silver shimmer to give nails a cool velvet finish.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loads
Verb
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Connecticut’s system of taxation unjustly burdens its poorest citizens.—
Joseph Gerics,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
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The tariffs represent economic waste that burdens American consumers with no offsetting benefits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An appropriately tropical vibe fills this 530-room property sprawling across 32 acres of blooms, tropical grass, stone cranes, and deities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The question now is who fills it in Iran itself.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s also the Sugar Shack, a kid’s version of the Alpine Cabin with a working wood stove, loft and tons of candy and sweets (and champagne for mom and dad).—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Smith says the store does a ton of business in trade-ins, which will likely only increase as clients aim to purchase their first Speedy.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But just a handful of ingredients, like hot pork sausage and frozen peas, transform a plain box of pasta into a comforting dinner that packs so much more flavor with very little extra effort.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Scarpetta also packs plenty of family drama, much of which is fueled by Curtis' volatile character Dorothy Scarpetta.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gonzalez has been an advanced metrics darling in his first NBA season — the only two players ranked in the top 10 in offensive, defensive and net rating entering Monday were him and reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — but rarely stuffs the conventional stat sheet.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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Rapisura-Pardo stuffs a jalapeno half with a creamy crawfish filling, wraps it in a spring roll wrapper and fries until golden.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Thoughtful details are everywhere, like little boxes of orange and pecan or fig and balsamic truffles from the in-house chocolate boutique, Technogym weights for in-room workouts, and Devialet speakers in the living room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lockheed Martin weights free cash flow at 40% in determining annual cash bonuses for top executives, and at 25% for annual long-term incentives.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The result is a little over a dozen of ultra-versatile staples—cool and edgy, with a subtle softness—that feel distinctly Agolde and Maria McManus at once.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Iranian strikes have also killed dozens of people in other countries around the region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One of two 2011 movies in which Lawrence plays Anton Yelchin’s love interest, The Beaver saddles her with the role of Norah, a classmate of Yelchin’s who happens to be the valedictorian and a cheerleader and an artist and super-goofy and deeply sensitive.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Loads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loads. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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