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
Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
During ski season, a glance around the lobby reveals an assortment of people toting ski gear and wearing high-end outdoor clothing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Jean Stafford, Vogue, 31 May 2026
This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
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Verb
Redistricting shifted Clyde’s voter base from people who aligned with his gun-toting brand to residents who view guns and election denialism as abnormal.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
During ski season, a glance around the lobby reveals an assortment of people toting ski gear and wearing high-end outdoor clothing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Noun
Plus, get a limited-edition tote.
—Jean Stafford, Vogue, 31 May 2026
This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
Verb
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Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a game-high 35 points and nine assists but wasn’t enough to carry a Thunder team that limped to the finish line, dealing with fatigue and a slew of injuries.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Each pallet carries a ton of bananas.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Noun
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If a dog attacks, carriers are trained to use their mail satchel as a shield and to deploy dog repellent if necessary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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This handwoven satchel reigns supreme in our editors’ handbags hall of fame, and bears a striking resemblance to Bottega Veneta’s popular Andiamo design, which costs a whopping 97 percent more.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
Verb
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What do a pet waste management company, a junk hauling service and disaster restoration specialists have in common?—
Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
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One man might describe how he was tortured as a prisoner of war, or another might recall the day his brother was hauled away from their home, never to be seen again.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Keep your hands free and available to carry other essentials with this genius pet backpack that's secure, enclosed and sure to keep your pets feeling safe—even in times of crisis.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Will my backpack work with my wheelchair, or will it be damaged after a few days of use?—
Keely Cat-Wells,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The Eastern Pacific and Caribbean remain major corridors for narcotics trafficking, with cartels frequently using small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs toward the United States and Central America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The case dates back to March 11, when Parks Director Zonya Ray was transporting juveniles to football practice in a city van.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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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
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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,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Blue Origin was set to ferry 48 satellites for Amazon’s nascent Leo internet-from-space venture this week, as part of several upcoming missions.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Whichever lander ends up being selected for Artemis IV would rendezvous with NASA astronauts aboard an Orion vehicle in lunar orbit and then ferry them to the surface.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The teller had taken her hand and filled it from his pouch with dry seedpods, closing her fingers over them.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Moore recently stepped out for a formal event holding a small handwoven pouch that looks so much like this clutch from Quince.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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