as in cargo
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the space shuttle can carry a maximum payload of approximately 50,000 pounds
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Recent Examples of payload
Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, initially entirely focused on building rockets and delivering payloads to outer space.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Blue Origin was one of several companies to win NASA study contracts last year to look at novel ways of delivering scientific payloads to difficult-to-reach destinations.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Aside from virtually inextinguishable flames fueled by molten pitch, the payloads likely included toxic ingredients like camphor and arsenic.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
The more objects and payloads launched, the more reentry events occur.
—Matthew Ray, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Blue Origin was one of several companies to win NASA study contracts last year to look at novel ways of delivering scientific payloads to difficult-to-reach destinations.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Aside from virtually inextinguishable flames fueled by molten pitch, the payloads likely included toxic ingredients like camphor and arsenic.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
The more objects and payloads launched, the more reentry events occur.
—Matthew Ray, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for payload
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My cargo capri pants have a flexible waistband for easy sitting in cramped plane seats, while my breezy jumpsuit is a one-and-done casual outfit.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The Outback continues to balance passenger comfort with true utility thanks to its 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks, multi-use cargo area and substantial roof rail system capable of supporting up to 800 pounds of static load capacity.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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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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In that way, public adjusters might help lighten a load for an insurance company employee by clearing away some of the clutter in a claim with the client.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Upgraded features include enhanced on-and-off loading, including the ability for families to roll strollers directly into the glass cabin with ease.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Designed with a front-loading ramp, the craft allowed troops, vehicles, and supplies to land directly onto beaches during amphibious assaults.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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European participation is essential to increase legitimacy, improve enforcement, and reinforce the principle that Europe must carry more of the burden for European security.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Players are allowed to want to play at a time slot that maximizes their chances for winning; pushing for scheduling that benefits the women’s tour shouldn’t have to be their burden to bear during a Grand Slam.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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“Payload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payload. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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