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
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Reviewers agree that the tote has proven helpful for travel, work, and errands.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Halper, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, McCaffrey is toting a huge share of the offense.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
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Verb
From a polished tote for the business class flier to a camp-ready fit for the outdoor enthusiast, these five ensembles are ready for your next adventure—starting at just $13.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Reviewers agree that the tote has proven helpful for travel, work, and errands.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
From refs to scouts to iPad-toting assistants, on-field jobs are increasingly being filled by women.
—Jennifer Halper, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, McCaffrey is toting a huge share of the offense.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
Verb
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Bishop led Tennessee with 146 rushing yards and 1 touchdown on 14 carries before leaving with a leg injury.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
12 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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Interspliced are shots of him hauling up oyster cages, sliding a knife into an oyster to shuck it, handing a fresh oyster to a little girl.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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Now, any cars driven recklessly may be hauled to the tow lot.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Gatlin also used Foundation funds to pay for Apple AirPods, laptops and backpacks for back-to-school events hosted by a Riceboro religious group, which had no links to the Foundation, except Gatlin.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The defense also argued that evidence recovered from the backpack Mangione was carrying when he was arrested at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s should be suppressed.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Multiple victims were transported to area hospitals.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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The outlet reported that Keaton was transported to a local hospital by the Los Angeles Fire Department.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 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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While thousands of soldiers and rescue teams search for the missing and deliver aid, helicopters are ferrying supplies to isolated zones and private construction firms are helping to reopen key roads.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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The spacecraft is due in the years ahead to help ferry NASA astronauts to the lunar surface and also carry the first humans to Mars, under SpaceX founder Elon Musk's vision.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Louise Trotter for Bottega Veneta and her Intrecciato pouch with feathers woven into the weave was so elevated and chic.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The smallest is a simple 15-by-9-inch packing cube-like pouch with a handle.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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