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
Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Whether the gun-toting influencer can successfully leverage his online presence in the remaining months before the general election remains to be seen.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
But their strategy was fouled up when the car’s occupants switched on the headlights, throwing a glare up the tote road along which the wardens had planned to sprint.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The Panthers are comfortable with Hubbard toting the ball, and Etienne — a fourth-round pick last year — has shown some flashes.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Whether the gun-toting influencer can successfully leverage his online presence in the remaining months before the general election remains to be seen.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Each tote holds up to 17 gallons and is made of durable nonwoven material.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
But their strategy was fouled up when the car’s occupants switched on the headlights, throwing a glare up the tote road along which the wardens had planned to sprint.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
Verb
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The tanker is believed to have carried approximately 9,000 gallons of gasoline during the crash.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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And while vastly underused under Biff Poggi, seeing just 26 carries spanning two seasons (despite posting the highest average rush on the team), Rutledge elected to stay in green and gold and play for Tim Albin.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to Worley, a handgun was found in the satchel, and a knife was recovered from the man.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dogs could usually be won over with the treats Gomez carried in her satchel.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Just yesterday Natalie was curating photos of homemade jam for her Instagram, and now she's expected to haul firewood and handwash clothes until her fingers bleed.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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From the near-panoramic window of our room at the Spindrift, we were greeted each morning by sea otters floating on their backs in the kelp beds, pods of dolphins arcing through the swell and the occasional seal hauled out on a nearby promontory.—
Alexandra Genova,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The photo, taken by Kate, shows the young princess wearing a backpack and a camouflage jacket while sitting outside with mountains in the background.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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It's been more than two months since Liam was taken into ICE custody in Minnesota, alongside his father, while wearing a blue bunny hat and his school backpack — a moment captured by photos and videos that reignited America's polarizing debate over immigration enforcement.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pedestrian was transported to local hospital with life threatening injuries.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once transported to the canyon, the modular components were assembled and put into place using one of the world’s largest cable cranes (cranes that move loads while suspended on cables), which spanned the gorge between the two towers.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since then, numerous gloves have been found scattered near the main drag as well as a knapsack sold at Walmart.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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During Superstorm Sandy, a fourteen-foot surge from the Hudson poured into the city, producing images of National Guardsmen in boats ferrying residents through waist-high water.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Casinos have flown him in on a G650 and ferried him around in a Rolls-Royce.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Trooper, which sells a 75-item box equipped with water pouches, meal bars, and a hand-crank radio, designed to sustain a family of four for 72 hours, built its kits after the 2024 floods but has found an altogether different audience since the missile and drone volleys started, AGBI reported.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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EaTi One comes in a reusable pouch made of sturdy plastic, protecting your gear from scratches and cuts.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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