as in loads
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 payloads
SpaceX additionally benefits from billions of dollars in contracts from NASA and the Department of Defense by providing launch services for classified satellites and other payloads.
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Multispectral sensors designed to detect subtle soil signatures, rovers carrying mobile cameras and experiments, and plans to piggyback scientific payloads on commercial landers are all part of near-term efforts to move from models and samples toward a working mining plan.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
That test launch was a success; both Super Heavy and Ship splashed down in their target zones (the Gulf of Mexico and Indian Ocean, respectively), and Ship deployed eight dummy payloads into space as planned.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The two other pilots man large Vampire systems with six rotors, capable of flying further and carrying heavier payloads.
—Tamar Jacoby, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Falcon 9 can loft heavier payloads than the old version of the Antares rocket, allowing NASA to take full advantage of the additional volume on the Cygnus XL.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Historically, getting into space and sending heavy payloads across or out of the Solar System has relied on chemical rockets.
—David Szondy
september 10, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
Both rockets released their payloads—think ion guages, magnetometers, and vapor chasers; the latter released colorful puffs of gas—during an auroral substorm.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Multispectral sensors designed to detect subtle soil signatures, rovers carrying mobile cameras and experiments, and plans to piggyback scientific payloads on commercial landers are all part of near-term efforts to move from models and samples toward a working mining plan.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
That test launch was a success; both Super Heavy and Ship splashed down in their target zones (the Gulf of Mexico and Indian Ocean, respectively), and Ship deployed eight dummy payloads into space as planned.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The two other pilots man large Vampire systems with six rotors, capable of flying further and carrying heavier payloads.
—Tamar Jacoby, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Falcon 9 can loft heavier payloads than the old version of the Antares rocket, allowing NASA to take full advantage of the additional volume on the Cygnus XL.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Historically, getting into space and sending heavy payloads across or out of the Solar System has relied on chemical rockets.
—David Szondy
september 10, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
Both rockets released their payloads—think ion guages, magnetometers, and vapor chasers; the latter released colorful puffs of gas—during an auroral substorm.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for payloads
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The fest happened along the shore of the Eel River and featured loads of daytime activities along with the music by night.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Planted in the fall, hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) quickly grows to 12-20 inches tall, adding loads of nitrogen to the soil and preventing erosion.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Not long before Oprah showed off her brown cargos, Gwyneth Paltrow wore a navy blue pair with a cropped trench coat.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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Aknvas played with cargos, lacing, ruffles and peplum silhouettes as well.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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However, arms control agreements limit current loadings to four or five.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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The film explores the beauty and burdens of being an eldest daughter and constructs an escapist world where Black girls get to simply be kids.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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The council's public safety committee tabled the proposal at a recent meeting to resolve concerns raised by some members related to mandates and cost burdens.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Payloads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payloads. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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