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
In exchange for hundreds of Iranian drones and shiploads of ammunition, Russia has provided Iran with political support, cash, and Western technology captured on the Ukrainian battlefield.
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Eric Brewer, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2023
The story goes that a German submarine sank a vessel carrying an uninsured shipload of his goods, putting an end to that trading venture.
—Clara Hernanz Lizarraga, Fortune Europe, 25 Apr. 2024
Charles Edward Trevelyan, a top treasury official, curtailed the government’s subsidized food distribution program, even at one point rejecting a shipload of corn.
—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
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Eric Brewer, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2023
The story goes that a German submarine sank a vessel carrying an uninsured shipload of his goods, putting an end to that trading venture.
—Clara Hernanz Lizarraga, Fortune Europe, 25 Apr. 2024
Charles Edward Trevelyan, a top treasury official, curtailed the government’s subsidized food distribution program, even at one point rejecting a shipload of corn.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shipload
Noun
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There are some youth, but there’s a ton of growth taking place.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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There were signs written with Japanese and Chinese characters, and tons of traditional Asian motifs, like gold coins, dragons, lucky cats, and lanterns.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In 60 days, just one tentative trade deal with the U.K. has been made, despite promises that dozens would be reached.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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But after constantly hearing dozens of other dogs barking, she’s grown frustrated and has been bouncing off the walls of the shelter.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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Analyst Christopher Nardone recently raised his price target on the stock to $192 per share from $173 citing a slew of positive catalysts ahead.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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Despite winning a slew of competitions — including the European Title at age 13 and the World Championship at 15 — the only person Daley looked forward to seeing in the stands was his father.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The Panthers are likely to add a veteran to this bunch, but for now, Richardson seems to have a significant leg up.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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With most of their money tied up in three players who share more or less the same set of skills (albeit to varying degrees) and a bunch of flawed complimentary pieces, the Suns have arguably the least cohesive roster in the league.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The rally in healthcare has been driven by cross-border deals, positive drug approvals, and broad policy support.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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At the beginning of the year, WWD reported that Medik8 was exploring deal options.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Coming in contact with this bacterium in large quantities can result in ear, nose, and throat infections.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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As the world’s reserve currency, the U.S. dollar is held in large quantities by global central banks.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
Noun
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So Julie has become the master of this realm inside the cave and inside this enormous pile of bones.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Add a small pile of firewood to keep the soil cool and damp and provide a spot for firefly egg-laying. Plant more native plants from your climate zone, like goldenrod, Joe Pye weed, milkweed, or switchgrass.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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Brian Eagle, of Fishers, is an Indianapolis attorney, author and wealth strategy consultant.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Estimates suggest that over $124 trillion is poised to change hands as Baby Boomers transfer their wealth to the next generation.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Shipload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shipload. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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