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
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Working from home, clocking long hours, when suddenly a DoorDash delivery driver arrives toting a big paper McDonald's brown bag.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Perfect for carrying daily must-haves and any bouquets or other gardening supplies your recipient may pick up in the future, the tote is made from durable canvas and is medium-sized with long handles for easy carrying.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Verb
This slouchy bag is ideal for anyone who totes around a lot of belongings, but still wants to carry something elegant.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Working from home, clocking long hours, when suddenly a DoorDash delivery driver arrives toting a big paper McDonald's brown bag.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
Made of supple Italian leather, this unlined tote boasts a soft suede interior and comes with a large detachable zipper pouch that doubles as a wallet.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Perfect for carrying daily must-haves and any bouquets or other gardening supplies your recipient may pick up in the future, the tote is made from durable canvas and is medium-sized with long handles for easy carrying.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
Verb
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If Banchero believes in Mosley, that belief will carry influence.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Choose one priority and let consistency carry you further than force.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Noun
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One brought her knitting, and most carried some sort of prop — a cane, a book, satchels like those carried by people who made Philadelphia their home in the 1700s.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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At just $154, this designer-quality satchel immediately caught my attention.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The new law, which took effect in October, requires tow truck companies to give owners notice before hauling away a car for minor issues like failing to display an apartment complex’s parking permit or parking in the wrong space.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The new law, which took effect in October, requires tow truck companies to give owners notice before hauling away a car for minor issues like failing to display an apartment complex’s parking permit or parking in the wrong space.—
Ginny Monk,
ProPublica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Free jerseys, backpacks, baseball gear.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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In the clip, Lu jokingly recalled being asked to pay $60 to check a backpack that just barely exceeded Spirit’s extremely exacting carry-on dimensions.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Almost three years later, a 30-strong ensemble of young boys, many making their professional acting debuts thanks to open casting calls, is transporting us to their unruly island in a four-part BBC series, with episodes airing on Sundays and the entire series available on BBC iPlayer.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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One female and two males were transported to a nearby hospital and are in stable condition, police said.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
6 May 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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Whichever lander ends up being selected for Artemis IV would rendezvous with NASA astronauts aboard an Orion vehicle in lunar orbit and then ferry them to the surface.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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There are also abundant private cars with gracious Balinese drivers who will happily be on call to ferry you around the island, many of whom double as casual tour guides.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Energy drinks and nicotine pouches help people stay alert and sharpen focus when that morning coffee caffeine jolt isn't enough.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The drawstring pouch, formally known as the reticule, is widely considered one of the first-ever handbags.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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