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
Charles Edward Trevelyan, a top treasury official, curtailed the government’s subsidized food distribution program, even at one point rejecting a shipload of corn.
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Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023
Advertisement Jump to 2019, when a shipload of archaeologists, ice experts, engineers and masters of several other disciplines set out to find the Endurance.
—Dennis Drabelle, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2023
The intimidating sight of a shipload of pirates bearing down on a smaller, outnumbered crew must have been terrifying.
—National Geographic, 2 July 2020
What's certain is that the chairman, then 49, escaped in one of the last lifeboats, leaving behind a shipload of passengers, his butler, his secretary and his reputation.
—People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022
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Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023
Advertisement Jump to 2019, when a shipload of archaeologists, ice experts, engineers and masters of several other disciplines set out to find the Endurance.
—Dennis Drabelle, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2023
The intimidating sight of a shipload of pirates bearing down on a smaller, outnumbered crew must have been terrifying.
—National Geographic, 2 July 2020
What's certain is that the chairman, then 49, escaped in one of the last lifeboats, leaving behind a shipload of passengers, his butler, his secretary and his reputation.
—People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shipload
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Australia produces nearly five million tons of raw sugar a year and is the world’s third-largest exporter of cotton.Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Quieter than diesel buses and less polluting, they are expected to prevent 25,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year.Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Dec. 2024
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Syria’s defense ministry said dozens of soldiers have been killed in the Aleppo offensive.Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Syrian army said on Saturday dozens of its soldiers had been killed in a major attack by rebels who swept into the city of Aleppo, forcing the army to redeploy in the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad in years.Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Amazon Echo Dot This tiny smart home hub with 107,000 five-star ratings offers a slew of handy features in a small package.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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Before the official Cyber Monday sales kick off on Monday, December 2, Chewy is hosting a slew of holiday deals in the wake of Black Friday 2024.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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It’s tailored with a little bit of stretch and comes in a bunch of sophisticated hues, too — think apricot, olive, and soft lavender.Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
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December 1st is this Sunday, so a whole bunch of new and old movies will be landing on Netflix and all the big streaming services.Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors.Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones Another stellar deal that should be on your radar this week?Isabel Garcia, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Solid foods like turkey, stuffing, pies, cakes and cookies, are okay to pack in a carry-on or checked bag in any quantity.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Dodgers prioritize quality over quantity and durability from their starting pitchers.Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Officers escorted remaining family members from the residence, before entering and finding the suspect hiding beneath a pile of clothes in a bedroom allegedly armed with a knife, Joseph said.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The streets of Abha burst into purple in spring when the jacarandas bloom, and the town’s market, open daily, is filled with piles of dates, honey from the high peaks, and colorful fabrics.Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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Despite his wealth and influence he was known for studiously avoiding personal publicity and the media limelight.Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
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Assets like land may retain intrinsic value, but liquidity would likely vanish and the ability to convert holdings into other forms of wealth (or even use them) could be severely constrained.Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Shipload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shipload. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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