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
Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Set the scene The Cape sits on a bluff above Monuments Beach, the local surf break that draws board-toting regulars from dawn to dusk.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Plus, stores charge for bags, so toss new purchases in your tote instead.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Verb
As ever, my coworkers came prepared, toting their dishes on various subways to the World Trade Center.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Set the scene The Cape sits on a bluff above Monuments Beach, the local surf break that draws board-toting regulars from dawn to dusk.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
In a 1997 photo, Bessette is captured slipping into her apartment wearing her signature oval sunglasses and carrying a mid-size, rectangular jet-black tote that looks just the right size for her essentials, plus a few larger items.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Plus, stores charge for bags, so toss new purchases in your tote instead.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
Verb
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The men, ranging in age from twenty-nine to sixty-four, carried rucksacks containing the few items that they were allowed to bring.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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For a Nets team that has watched too many games slip in the same way, the early minutes of the fourth carried a familiar warning.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dogs could usually be won over with the treats Gomez carried in her satchel.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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At first look the $498 leather satchel resembles other handbags on the market right now.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Best Buy will also haul away televisions and larger appliances for a fee when new models are purchased, then work with electronics recyclers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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For now, the fastest road-going 3 Series can still haul a wardrobe at serious speed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Felder reached into his backpack and unfurled a sign of his own.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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It’s built to fit naturally around the body, work alongside backpacks, and stay comfortable over extended periods without getting in the way of movement.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Stillage is a heavy, moisture-rich byproduct that is typically difficult to transport or costly to dry for use as animal feed.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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On their last night together before Raissa leaves, the two stumble upon a strange portal that transports them to the island of Nakali, which is filled with mythological creatures pulled from Filipino folklore and mythology.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 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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The iconic 1968 Camaro SS convertible, equipped with a 502-cubic-inch GM performance crate motor and approximately 502 horsepower, became a legitimate costar, with its own trailer in which it’s ferried to filming locations across the country.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two small tents shaded those who got there earliest, leaving throngs of fans — the rest of us — to bake in the sun as security locked our phones in pouches.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Pink Berry Burst is another star scent from the collection available in a member-exclusive gift set featuring a pink paisley Vera Bradley makeup pouch, lip gloss, Pocket Bac and travel-size body spray.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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