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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
Flight 13 toted 20 Starlink V3s, but Ship deployed them into suborbital space; the satellites will be placed into an operational orbit on the upcoming mission, if all goes to plan, Musk said. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Desperate for money, the teenage Young — smart, entrepreneurial, dreaming of a rap career — became a gun-toting drug dealer. — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
So for younger consumers especially, a tote or backpack is a far more realistic first step into the brand than a signifant luggage investment piece. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The online chatter about the bags themselves hasn't died down either; whether a new version of the tote has been spotted, or whether a specific location has restocked the bag, the flames are still being stoked. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 12 Aug. 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
  • Prime Air is currently testing a new drone delivery mechanism that could enable it to carry a wider assortment of products, like fragile cartons of eggs or other perishables, Carbon said.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The project now moves into a phase where engineering, construction and workforce development will carry as much importance as diplomacy.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of carry
Noun
  • Comparable to a $5,700 Bottega Veneta bag, this rich-looking satchel brims with timeless appeal.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • Next to me, a woman with colorful tattoo sleeves and a tasseled leather satchel nods coolly behind her sunglasses.
    — Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
Definition of satchel
Verb
  • And just a few miles away, the popular Mount Washington Cog Railway hauls visitors to the summit of the property’s namesake, and the highest peak in the Northeast at nearly 6,300 feet.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Ford's cargo van is clearly designed with daily utility in mind for drivers who need lots of cargo space and haul heavy objects.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of haul
Noun
  • Branch added that Adrianna has a card in her backpack that shows what bus she’s supposed to ride and that school staffers could have referred to that card if there was any confusion.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The video, released by Ukraine’s prosecutor general, clearly shows a person in a black bucket hat, a lose dark jumper and a large white tote bag, walking up the street and placing a black backpack on the doorstep of Yermolaiev’s home.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of backpack
Verb
  • Radiant says crews can transport Kaleidos by land, sea, or air.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • They’re transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 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
  • Madilynn Becker, Miss Kansas While Madilynn Becker has long since given up most of her rituals and superstitions, there was one that ferried her through her young pageant career.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • According to Axios, the US military has helped ferry crude through the Strait of Hormuz, driving overall levels of exports through the key waterway to about half of prewar levels and undermining Iranian efforts to control the crossing.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of ferry
Noun
  • On the other hand, young people’s use of nicotine pouches – small pouches that are placed between the lip and gum and are available in different flavors and strengths – has risen over the past five years.
    — Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Hairy-nosed wombat births are hard to spot, as after about a 30-day pregnancy, the joey crawls into its mother’s pouch.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of pouch

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