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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
See for yourself by toting it alongside your activewear, corpcore coordinates, little black dresses, and everything in between. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Jenkins straggled back to England and spent the next several years toting his ear around in a jar and telling that story. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
This timeless tote is a tasteful gift for someone who commutes or travels often. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 Now, there’s an interior snap system to pair with their tote inserts or snap-on organizational accessories. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 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 track’s watery percussion and acute synth stabs carry all the implication of a dancefloor, even without a beat.
    — Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Ossoff, 39, began the cycle as a top Republican target and the only Senate Democrat running for reelection in a state Trump carried in 2024.
    — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of carry
Noun
  • The 1,200-piece kit features Grogu in his beskar armor, with a satchel to carry his equipment (or snacks).
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Officers found a handgun loaded with an extended ammunition magazine along with empty extended magazine in a satchel Borrego was wearing, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of satchel
Verb
  • Cid Paz and his daughter arrived with a wagon to haul away seven sandbags, each weighing about 40 pounds.
    — Da Lin, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • On fourth-and-1 at midfield, Utah's offense dialed up a trick play as wide receiver Creed Whittemore threw deep to Dampier, and the quarterback hauled it in for a 29-yard gain.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of haul
Noun
  • Note that prohibited items include bags or backpacks larger than 12-by-6-by-12 inches, lawn chairs, large coolers, alcoholic beverages, chairs, weapons, drones, pets, and umbrellas; participants will be screened before entering the route.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Meiser placed the items in a green backpack and carpooled to work with his partner.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of backpack
Verb
  • The Navy's Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen, known as SWCCs, are elite maritime operators training to operate high-speed, heavily armed boats that transport Navy SEALs into and out of hostile territory, along with other maritime missions.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The two surviving victims were transported to Ryder Trauma Center, local outlet WSVN reported, citing an MDSO spokesperson.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 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
  • The tiny containers – which hold the tools to fix DNA misspellings and guide them to the right place – are considered safer than the older method of ferrying the drug through the body inside the shell of an inactivated virus.
    — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • FlyTahoe, a company planning to use electric hydrofoil boats to ferry passengers across Lake Tahoe, is developing infrastructure around the lake to support its planned service.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of ferry
Noun
  • The compact pouch is designed to hold small essentials against your body, and its soft, breathable, skin-friendly fabric is a thoughtful detail for warmer destinations where extra layers aren’t practical.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Inside a reusable dopp kit pouch come 14 luxe cologne samples from designers like Prada, Versace, and Valentino.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of pouch

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