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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
The next-level dog-friendly hotel also has a Dog Stick Library where pups can pick a stick to tote around, as well as a PAWtio with a dedicated dog menu featuring a Quarter Hounder, Chicken Run, Ultimutt Breakfast, and Puppuccino. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 22 July 2026 But aside from dispatching shotgun-toting police agents to keep an eye on them, Venezuelan authorities mostly ignored the protesters. — John Otis, NPR, 16 July 2026
Noun
Most bestsellers, including the Cyme tote and Numéro Neuf, sit between 340 and 590 euros, with the new Shuldo hobo at 640 euros. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 And that’s where a personality tote comes in handy—practical enough to carry both laptop and lunchbox, but guaranteed to serve even the most corporate of commutes. — Augustine Hammond, Vogue, 27 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
  • An identical sports risk carries a 51% tax through one legal door and an exchange fee through the other.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • How to prevent mosquito bites in Pittsburgh There are precautions people can take to help prevent mosquito bites, including bites from the species carrying West Nile Virus.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of carry
Noun
  • Comparable to a $5,700 Bottega Veneta bag, this rich-looking satchel brims with timeless appeal.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of satchel
Verb
  • Like the first two LPs, it was produced by the band members themselves, who opted this time to haul their gear into their rehearsal space and record there to save money on studio fees.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Allen leaped off both feet, sent his right arm into the air and hauled it in — with one hand.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of haul
Noun
  • The report also found that some members of the group wore avalanche airbag backpacks but none of them deployed.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • At the distribution event, the center gave more than 5,000 backpacks to children.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of backpack
Verb
  • The period-relevant portraits lining the walls, decorative accessories, and the bed with a canopy headboard transported us to another century.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The two children inside were also transported to an area hospital and were in stable condition, police said.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 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
  • Middle Eastern producers have ferried cargoes out of the Gulf as part of a shuttle program put in place by several countries in the region.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The banana trade’s leading companies maintained fleets of freighters to ferry fruit north from Central America and the Antilles.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of ferry
Noun
  • The actress shared a selfie with the Food Network star, along with a video of them trying Garner’s Once Upon A Farm fruit pouches.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Fyy Electronic Organizer eliminates the last-minute hassle by giving you a foolproof organization pouch that keeps track of everything for you.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of pouch

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