loads 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of load

loads

2 of 2

noun

plural of load
as in ton
a considerable amount there's no rush, since we've got loads of time left

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Verb
  • In response to his desperate order, a blinding light fills the set at Pinewood Studios outside London before cutting out and leaving Pascal's Reed and his family drenched in darkness.
    EW.com, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The Sun roster isn’t exactly dripping with bucket getters, and Morrow fills that need.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Mullen is taking over a winning culture cultivated by former head coach Barry Odom, but the Rebels lost a ton of talent to graduation, especially on the defensive side of the ball.
    Jason Kirk, New York Times, 21 June 2025
  • Outside of Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr, Xavier Worthy, and Ladd McConkey, there are not a ton of big names left.
    Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Trump has faced more than two dozen nationwide injunctions against executive actions on everything from ending birthright citizenship, to halting refugee resettlement and freezing federal funding.
    Tamara Keith, NPR, 28 June 2025
  • But with just two trade frameworks inked and dozens to go before the July 9 deadline, that timeframe appears increasingly unlikely — just as America’s economy might be taking a turn for the worse.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • That evolution is causing a ripple effect across partner ecosystems, creating a slew of challenges for marketing leaders.
    Paul Tibbitt, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Facing a slew of position player injuries in April, the Twins acquired Bride after the Marlins designated him for assignment.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • In the alleged message, Nathan weighs the power of Lively’s fanbase while discussing a potential social media plan that would help suppress negative content about Baldoni and amplify negative content about Lively, according to the complaint.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Due to its smaller size, the LFS weighs 480 lb (218 kg).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Secure Folder has triggered a bunch of warnings given some issues in how it was deployed, those have been addressed.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Every week, Netflix drops a bunch of new content for viewers to stream from TV and movie studios all over the world.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Both Apple and Warners recoup the P&A together before the Burbank, CA lot gets a distribution fee around 8%.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 27 June 2025
  • Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and West 58th will shut down to traffic beginning at 8 p.m. Accessible parking is available in Stenger’s northeast lot.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Testing found that the limestone on which the foundation sat and the pile concrete were strong enough to support the building, and the basement slab showed no signs of cracking or sinking.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
  • First on the docket is a pile of cords knotted together, ensnaring an eyelash curler and a pen.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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“Loads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loads. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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