as in ton
a considerable amount
it must have taken a shipload of money to build that mansion
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Recent Examples of shipload
Adding insult to injury, Argentina has suspended its export tax and was rewarded with Chinese orders last month for 20 shiploads of soybeans, deepening a market downturn for American growers.
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Patricia Lopez,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
But shiploads of Chinese passengers continued to journey across the ocean, finding ways around the law.
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Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Giuliani said the fabric was initially used by sailors to cover shiploads, produce sails and eventually worn as workwear.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Jan. 2025
On April 29 1856, a shipload of camels arrived at the Texas port of Indianola.
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Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
29 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for shipload
Patricia Lopez,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
But shiploads of Chinese passengers continued to journey across the ocean, finding ways around the law.
—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Giuliani said the fabric was initially used by sailors to cover shiploads, produce sails and eventually worn as workwear.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Jan. 2025
On April 29 1856, a shipload of camels arrived at the Texas port of Indianola.
—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
29 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shipload
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There are also a ton of discounts on cleaning gadgets like this Dyson cordless vacuum that converts into a handheld and this Swiffer PowerMop that can make hardwood and tile floors shine without significant elbow grease.
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Prime Day offers tons of fantastic discounts on all kinds of products.
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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Since then, the heavy bomber has undergone more than half a dozen transformations to align its technology with the military’s changing needs.
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More than a dozen others lay wounded as the downtown block descended into chaos.
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After that, a slew of advice came in.
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Seven suspects were arrested and charged with a slew of crimes, including participation in street racing, reckless driving exhibitions, laying drag, attempting to elude, and failure to display a license plate, among other charges.
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Take a bunch of kids who’ve never been out of East Tennessee.
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.
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In April, Anthropic was also hiring for a data center deal sourcing role in the country.
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Looking to shop more Prime Day deals?
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The traditional approach, stocking warehouses with large quantities of pre-sized boxes, hasoften led to inefficiencies.
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That led to the creation of Scrumpt, a bakery centered on quality over quantity and Southern nostalgia.
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Remove brush, leaf, and firewood piles that provide shelter to animals and attract fleas.
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Instead, the pile keeps growing and the mornings keep getting harder.
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“Shipload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shipload. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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