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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
Since many high school-age players can’t drive, a parent has to accept the responsibility of toting them back and forth to team activities. — Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Rob-Will has the support of his adoring wildchild daughter, Oreana (Natalie Alyn Lind), but not of openly distrustful Rip, who gave the gun-toting Rob-Will that punch felt around the Dutton universe in their gas station first meeting. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Noun
Swapping in a slouchy leather tote instantly elevates your outfit while still being just as functional for running errands, grabbing lunch, or heading out for coffee. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Antler's new tote was designed with airport days in mind, featuring firm sides and a flat base that make the bag more sturdy. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 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
  • In Orange County, its vector control district reported its first disease-carrying mosquitoes in Newport Beach on June 2.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of carry
Noun
  • Skip the expensive designer bag and get the same high quality with this Italian leather satchel instead.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • According to the federal indictment, the 32-year-old man broke into the car and took a bag containing a rifle and silencer, as well as a satchel of ammunition.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Definition of satchel
Verb
  • Watching a mother turtle haul herself ashore under a canopy of stars to lay her eggs is a truly primal and humbling sight.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • Djokovic became so frustrated that he was given a code violation warning for smashing a racket, before eventually hauling himself over the line.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of haul
Noun
  • Adidas has long been known for its line of performance footwear, lifestyle sneakers and athletic apparel (including many current World Cup jerseys), but the brand also has a bustling accessories business, with bags and backpacks selling well online.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • The suspect still had two Molotov cocktails in his backpack when he was arrested shortly after the final incident, police sources said.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
Definition of backpack
Verb
  • Puppies getting their first grooming experience, large breeds that are difficult to transport and dogs in multi-pet households where coordinating salon logistics is a headache all stand to gain as well.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said teams were working to repair the damage and restore the route, and that other arrangements are being made to transport passengers to Mashhad via road, IRIB said.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 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
  • Jet skis ferried survivors back to shore while people on the beach provided first aid.
    — Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Embracing a local landmark, the park course had a ramp styled after Sacramento’s Tower Bridge, the State Fair site’s iconic sky ride ferried guests and skateboarder Nyjah Huston of nearby Davis made a podium at age 31.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of ferry
Noun
  • Oral nicotine pouches, NJOY e-vapor products and—through a joint venture with JT Group called Horizon Innovations—heated tobacco products.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The two pedestal tables store in pouches on the underside of the sofas, and the sofa benches themselves fold up and back against the wall.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
Definition of pouch

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