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
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The K-pop star was spotted at Incheon Airport in South Korea in early October, toting a brown leather bag with a Hirono Living Wild-Fight for Joy Plush Doll, which surprisingly hasn’t sold out yet.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Copy the actress’s look by snagging her exact Lands’ End canvas tote, which comes in four sizes and 23 vibrant and neutral colors.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Christian McCaffrey hasn’t come close to rushing for 100 yards in a game this season, despite toting the rock 108 times.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The K-pop star was spotted at Incheon Airport in South Korea in early October, toting a brown leather bag with a Hirono Living Wild-Fight for Joy Plush Doll, which surprisingly hasn’t sold out yet.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
The man fumbled in his tote, then laid a rumpled shirt, some pants, and a pair of cloth shoes on the foot of the gurney.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Copy the actress’s look by snagging her exact Lands’ End canvas tote, which comes in four sizes and 23 vibrant and neutral colors.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
Verb
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North also styled her hair in braids like Dionne and carried a small black leather handbag.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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This year, a replica of the Seneca Chief, which carried Clinton in 1825, set out from Buffalo on the canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Put wall hooks in between the bins for hanging jackets and satchels.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors said detectives found the Sub Compact 9mm handgun inside the satchel, which matches the caliber and bullet casing found at the scene of the shooting, adding that an empty magazine was found inside the handgun.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In Neil Jordan’s underrated romance, Farrell plays Syracuse, a fisherman and divorced dad who one day hauls up a mysterious woman out of the water.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Nip that sentiment in the bud by taking them out the following August for a few days of hauling fertilizer, picking rocks, wrestling farm implements, and driving tractors over unseen wasp nests.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Look for wildlife through floor-to-ceiling windows right from your king-size bed, or visit the property’s gear lending closet to borrow a backpack, trekking poles, and a map for a day hike.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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These adjustable straps keep your personal item (backpack, tote or laptop bag) securely fastened to your roller bag.—
DeAnna Taylor,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a statement last week, Tulane said the monkeys do not belong to the university, and they were not being transported by the university.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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,
5 Oct. 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 ordinance would prevent a landlord from charging a tenant a separate fee for ferrying trash to its pickup point.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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One of the camp counselors was operating the boat ferrying a group of kids to a swimming activity, but the complaint alleged that the counselor was unaware of how many children were on the boat and in the water.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouches Another one that stays in my zippered compartment is this waterproof phone pouch.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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From there, Harvey accessorized the low-key getup with black oversize cat-eye sunglasses from Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta’s black mini pouch.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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