SHIPLOAD Synonyms: 186 Similar and Opposite Words

shipload

noun

ˈship-ˈlōd

Definition of shipload

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 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 Moving the entirety of Ukraine’s food exports—estimated at 30 million tons of grain—would require 100 shiploads, compared with a whopping 300,000 rail carloads. — Mark Cancian, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for shipload

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Noun

The brand has tons of airy dresses, breezy tops, lightweight bottoms, and vacation-ready staples that feel elevated (without the designer price tag).

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Come for all the doggie high jinks – thanks to a ton of animatronic animals and a John Hughes screenplay – and stay for Close getting dunked in a vat of molasses.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

Engineering experts said the conversion project is complex and poses many challenges, which include making sure older buildings can safely support new loads and carving up office floors to accommodate residential living.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
More crucially, Illinois’ grid is well-equipped to deliver the large electrical loads needed to process AI and other data.

— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

Tyler had numerous godchildren, more than a dozen nieces and nephews and multiple great-nieces and great-nephews.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The smaller adults’ pool has six cabanas and around two dozen chaise lounges, but never seems to be too crowded to find a seat, remaining gloriously tranquil from morning until night.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

Late last year, county staff raised a slew of safety, financial and legal concerns to state legislators who were proposing a state law forcing the airport name change.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
If the sporty side-stripes aren’t your speed, the bottoms are available in a slew of traditional styles, including a vacation-ready beige linen option.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Definition of slew

Noun

This World Cup, a bunch of people decided to gamble millions on whether soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo would cry during a match.

— Jon Sarlin, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
There were just a bunch of drunk guys at the mansion and a couple Playboy bunnies that were contractually hired to walk around and wave.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of bunch

Noun

Negotiations to reach a final deal were due to start after the funeral for Khamenei, who was killed in the war’s first moments.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Spectrum is the most obvious example right now, and recent deals show how much buyers will pay to lock it up.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of deal

Noun

Users can sign up for free on the website with their email, then enter the items in their fridge and pantry, along with their quantities and expiration dates, to get access to Grocery Genius’ features.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Going forward, scientists still need to conduct broader lab tests on human cells in order to figure out how severely various quantities of 6PPD-Q contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 9 July 2026

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