as in carried
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 toted
Holding her clutch in one hand, Gellar also toted a cutout of Samara Weaving's face on a stick so her co-star, who couldn't make the red carpet, would still be included in photos at the event.
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Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Kim also toted a mini brown and white purse with a brogue-like design aligning with her pumps.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
The actor toted two holdalls in suede mint green and black padded leather by Balenciaga bags and Gucci.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
So did fashionable women, who toted them around town as a chic accessory, Labubus avant la lettre.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In September 2025, Kylie Jenner toted a rare Birkin worth $163,000 while traveling on her private jet.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Staffers baked up a storm at home and proudly toted their treats to work.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Dec. 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene toted a balloon to the 2023 State of the Union to mock the Biden administration’s handling of a Chinese spy craft.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Dowdle toted the rock 30 times for 184 rushing yards and added four catches for 56 yards and a touchdown.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Kim also toted a mini brown and white purse with a brogue-like design aligning with her pumps.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
The actor toted two holdalls in suede mint green and black padded leather by Balenciaga bags and Gucci.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
So did fashionable women, who toted them around town as a chic accessory, Labubus avant la lettre.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In September 2025, Kylie Jenner toted a rare Birkin worth $163,000 while traveling on her private jet.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Staffers baked up a storm at home and proudly toted their treats to work.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Dec. 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene toted a balloon to the 2023 State of the Union to mock the Biden administration’s handling of a Chinese spy craft.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Dowdle toted the rock 30 times for 184 rushing yards and added four catches for 56 yards and a touchdown.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toted
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Another carried a sign supporting the addition of Trump to Mount Rushmore.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Desmond wore a large knife on his belt and carried a black fanny pack filled with ammunition.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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About Averitt Express Averitt was started in 1958 as Livingston Merchant’s Co-op, a small trucking company that hauled dry goods in Tennessee, according to the company’s website.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the north side of Texas 114, trucks hauled trailers filled with debris or were empty waiting to be loaded.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wildlife here is so prolific that guests aren’t permitted to walk about; rather they’re ferried about by safari vehicle, passing honking hippos, giant basking Nile crocodiles and huge numbers of butterflies and birds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Harry and Meghan then boarded a dinghy that ferried them to a sailing boat, where more Invictus Australia veterans were waiting.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The officers had transported the suspect, who had been arrested on suspicion of robbery, to the hospital for observation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Investigators said officers caught up to one of the two suspects, took him into custody, and transported him to Swedish Hospital under police guard for treatment for an unspecified ailment.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 76th edition of the FIFA Congress brought some 1,600 of the top soccer officials from around the world to the city.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The king met with the little leaguers, greeted local dancers and the queen even said hello to a little black and white lamb who was brought by a local to the historic event.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Toted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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