as in to carry
to support and take from one place to another
toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Recent Examples of tote
Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
According to food and drink aficionados at Chowhound, these 11 states have bars that tote a unique charm, with stories of the past living throughout each building.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Abercrombie & Fitch Modern Belted City Tote Bag This medium-sized tote is nearly 90 percent cheaper than its designer counterpart.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Children were escorted to school by parents toting guns.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
According to food and drink aficionados at Chowhound, these 11 states have bars that tote a unique charm, with stories of the past living throughout each building.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Rocky, meanwhile, wore a black double-breasted coat with a tie-waist, a spotty gray-blue shirt and coordinating patterned tie, navy slacks, square toe black loafers, a large Bottega Veneta tote, and Ray-Bans.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Abercrombie & Fitch Modern Belted City Tote Bag This medium-sized tote is nearly 90 percent cheaper than its designer counterpart.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
Verb
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Keough alone could carry the film, embodying the most peculiar mix of lust and off-kilter desire in her baby-blue thigh high boots.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2026
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He was pictured carrying a Louis Vuitton box into the restaurant—perhaps a Valentine’s Day gift for Rihanna?—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Piles of composition paper spilled from old satchels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Madewell Belted Satchel Bag Madewell’s take on the buckled bag trend is this chic satchel that comes in an array of winter-friendly colors.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Thune told reporters last week members could be hauled back in as little as 24 hours if needed.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
17 Feb. 2026
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Days later, officers entered his home and beat him, before hauling him off to jail.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Investigators are combing through tens of thousands of tips and poring over evidence, including analyzing DNA on a glove found near Guthrie’s home and investigating a backpack seen in a video of the suspect.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Players, parents and coaches could be seen all over downtown with backpacks and balls while donning club team apparel.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The very act of dispatching armed soldiers to the parliament building and transporting them by helicopter constituted acts of insurrection, Ji said.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The male was transported to the Park Rapids hospital with smoke inhalation and possible burns.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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My trusty knapsack has come with me on European adventures and weekend trips, but sadly, it’s begun to show signs of wear and tear after years of regular use.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
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This year, the venue is enforcing an oversized bag policy by which those even with a mere knapsack may not get in.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The military did not provide evidence that the vessels were ferrying drugs but posted videos that showed boats being destroyed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The two women then left in the middle of the night, and were ferried across the half-frozen Missouri River by a free Black man.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At just $10 for two pouches, this Hiearcool product (which has an impressive 82,000+ five-star ratings) is an absolute steal.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Leung suggests bending extra wire hangers into frames for mini planters and attaching small pouches with twine or yarn to hold air plants.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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