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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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tote

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noun

as in satchel

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Recent Examples of tote
Verb
Making her Broadway debut, Louis-Dreyfus plays Polly Wyeth, a vodka-swilling, Goyard-toting, Republican matriarch—more Bush, less Boebert—married to Lyman (Harris), an action star turned right-wing pol. — Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 The nominal payload to be toted around the Red Planet will be identical for all three helicopters, consisting of five instruments, plus engineering navigation cameras. — Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
The tote straps sling right over your shoulder, which beats juggling a lunch box’s small handle. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 Not in-your-face logos and couture runways, just the pleasures of real, quality linen sheets, a sleek, buttery leather tote, or high-end woolen gloves. — Loren Savini, Allure, 27 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
  • Each canister holds four missiles, allowing compatible launch systems to carry multiple interceptors within a single launch cell.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Kings carried their 1-0 lead deep into the second period.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 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
  • The engine is perfectly adequate for daily driving, providing enough power to merge onto highways, navigate urban traffic, and haul the family toward its next destination.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • All of that material is currently hauled elsewhere for disposal, including round trips of about 200 miles to other biomass facilities.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of haul
Noun
  • Researchers suspected deliberate tampering in 146 instances, including officers covering lenses, putting cameras in pockets or backpacks, or removing them during gunfire or entry into homes.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The tragedy and its aftermath played out in front of dozens of witnesses, many of whom lived in the surrounding homes or were students still wearing their backpacks.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of backpack
Verb
  • The researchers envision a continuous separation system in which lithium-rich solutions pass through membranes that preferentially transport lithium ions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Audiobooks combine compelling storytelling with expressive narration that can transport listeners to another world.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 28 Oct. 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 truckers that have managed to ferry water into Taiz have in some cases tripled their rates to make the perilous journey.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Blue Origin and SpaceX each have multibillion-dollar contracts with the US space agency to develop vehicles capable of ferrying astronauts from NASA’s Orion spacecraft down to the lunar surface.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of ferry
Noun
  • Although Irwin has not yet left the pouch completely, he can still be seen exploring outside near his mom, the KC Zoo said.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nicotine pouches contain nicotine, flavorings and other ingredients, with nicotine absorbed through the gums and lining of the mouth.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of pouch

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