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
Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
Having no driver’s license, Müller became a Polaroid-toting expeditionist, returning repeatedly to his beloved Kensington Motel in Santa Monica and its environs.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
This applies to all bags including totes, clutches, and fanny packs.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2026
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Verb
Armed guards patrolled federal buildings; machine-gun-toting snipers perched on rooftops.
—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
Having no driver’s license, Müller became a Polaroid-toting expeditionist, returning repeatedly to his beloved Kensington Motel in Santa Monica and its environs.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Noun
Subscribe and get unlimited access for $2.50 $1 per month + an exclusive tote!
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
This applies to all bags including totes, clutches, and fanny packs.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
Verb
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The pressure is already building, not because anyone is choosing to merge the systems but because people are starting to carry insights from one AI into the other.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The diamonds finally arrived in April 2026, carrying a significance that went far beyond the finished stones themselves.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Noun
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At just $154, this designer-quality satchel immediately caught my attention.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Despite its compact size, the unique bowler-style satchel is surprisingly versatile and practical.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The Traverse was then reportedly hit by the driver of a tractor-trailer hauling an empty logging trailer.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Marin ultimately hauled McNulty to court in 2022, and a judge ordered her to vacate, according to Vanity Fair.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Keeping your backpack on in a crowded car.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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At each stop, riders will pass along a backpack, or mochila, of letters to the next rider.—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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He was then transported by emergency medical services to New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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If enacted, the legislation would allow nuclear weapons to be transported, supplied or possessed in Finland where the country’s military defense requires it.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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,
7 June 2026
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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
Verb
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The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Sebago’s current owner, BasicNet, has committed to preserve that 80-year legacy and ferry it into the future, celebrating the anniversary with several activations this year.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Each silhouette is thoughtfully designed with unique features tailored to beauty and travel needs like separate packing compartments to keep products organized, palette storage for makeup, brush holders to protect bristles, travel mirrors, and removable pouches that double as chic clutches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The whisky was aged in the finest Japanese Mizunara oak, and the bottle came in its original wooden presentation case, accompanied by a scuffed neck charm and original pouch.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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