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verb

ˈtōt How to pronounce tote (audio)
Definition of totenext
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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noun

as in satchel

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Recent Examples of tote
Verb
This rattan version is easy to tote from room to room and looks adorable when placed on top of a changing table. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 The large pouch can even fit a tablet, which is great for toting it to the beach or poolside. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
Noun
Whether tied as a top, wrapped around a tote, or worn as a headscarf, lightweight silk and satin scarves have become one of fashion's easiest ways to transform an outfit. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 For a go-anywhere bag that’s practical enough for long commutes and polished enough for work, this under-$200 tote is worth a look. — Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
  1. carry
  2. satchel
  3. haul
  4. backpack
  5. transport
  6. knapsack
  7. ferry
  8. pouch
Verb
  • The latest in Houston Salgado Araujo, 52, was driving to work with three other construction crew members when unmarked vehicles carrying federal agents began following his van, his family said.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Proof that the country our parents carried in their voices, their food, their music, and their sacrifices was never exaggerated.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of carry
Noun
  • Next to me, a woman with colorful tattoo sleeves and a tasseled leather satchel nods coolly behind her sunglasses.
    — Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
  • Skip the expensive designer bag and get the same high quality with this Italian leather satchel instead.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of satchel
Verb
  • Watching a mother turtle haul herself ashore under a canopy of stars to lay her eggs is a truly primal and humbling sight.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • Djokovic became so frustrated that he was given a code violation warning for smashing a racket, before eventually hauling himself over the line.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of haul
Noun
  • Researchers achieve this by mounting a lightweight backpack, which houses a microcontroller, a radio receiver, and a power source, on the insect.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • The agents – a woman with a white crossbody bag, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a face mask, and a man in khaki pants, hooded sweatshirt and backpack – appear to handcuff him, video shows.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of backpack
Verb
  • After arresting the suspect, Rasiel Joel Carbuccia, 20, of Jamaica Plain, the two officers who were shot at were evaluated on the scene, to make sure they weren’t injured, then transported to a local hospital, police said.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Rather than constructing reactors entirely on-site, Hadron plans to manufacture major reactor components in factories before transporting them for installation.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Definition of transport
Noun
  • 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, 7 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of knapsack
Verb
  • But airstrikes have recently extended to infrastructure, such as railways that could be used to ferry weapons.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 18 July 2026
  • Musk has boasted SpaceX’s Starship for years as the firm aspires to ferry cargo and humans to the moon and Mars, and at about 400 feet tall, the rocket is considered the largest ever.
    — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ferry
Noun
  • For that reason, pouches are one of our favorite travel hacks, serving as mini go-bags during a flight and an easy way to stay organized on the go.
    — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
  • The versatile purse includes an adjustable strap and a removable pouch that’s the perfect size for small essentials.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
Definition of pouch

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