as in carries
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 totes
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Griffiths faithfully totes her camera to the Pennsylvania hospital Rushdie is airlifted to after the attack at the Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
The story set in Minnesota and shot in Finland, was a first for Thompson who totes a gun while braving a deep freeze.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Bassini totes around point-and-shoot cameras, lately a Yashica T4 or Contax T2, that are compact enough to go unnoticed in his pocket but draw a nostalgic reaction from models and actors.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Even the hefty, vintage camcorder Matthew totes around to film his documentary drops us directly into his leering point of view, crash zooming in on Oliver’s face and obviating boundaries.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Oprah is a big fan of totes, and this one tote-ally fits the bill.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Trader Joe’s hasn’t announced new versions of its canvas totes or tote drops for 2026 just yet, so how the trend will continue to shake out this year remains to be seen.
—Monica Garske, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
This slouchy bag is ideal for anyone who totes around a lot of belongings, but still wants to carry something elegant.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Griffiths faithfully totes her camera to the Pennsylvania hospital Rushdie is airlifted to after the attack at the Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
The story set in Minnesota and shot in Finland, was a first for Thompson who totes a gun while braving a deep freeze.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Bassini totes around point-and-shoot cameras, lately a Yashica T4 or Contax T2, that are compact enough to go unnoticed in his pocket but draw a nostalgic reaction from models and actors.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Even the hefty, vintage camcorder Matthew totes around to film his documentary drops us directly into his leering point of view, crash zooming in on Oliver’s face and obviating boundaries.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
Array can store six 24-inch-by-16-inch totes vertically, with each tote weighing 66 pounds.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Oprah is a big fan of totes, and this one tote-ally fits the bill.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Trader Joe’s hasn’t announced new versions of its canvas totes or tote drops for 2026 just yet, so how the trend will continue to shake out this year remains to be seen.
—Monica Garske, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for totes
Verb
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The writing's been etched on the wall with pencil and then pen and then permanent marker, a short nine months away from the then-rookie pacing Denver in carries against the Chiefs in November.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Aug. 2025
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Garden Grove running back Quentin Pacelli rushed for 380 yards and four TDs on 21 carries.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fans attending the game cannot bring large backpacks or large purses inside MetLife Stadium.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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People are prohibited from bringing items, including but not limited to bags, backpacks, alcohol, bottles and umbrellas inside the security zone, the police said.—
Rafe Bartholomew,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Even when the damage is clear, figuring out who hauls away the tree can be its own challenge.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2026
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By Jane Wooldridge For The Washington Post KIRKENES, Norway — King Crab Safari Captain Dirk Heidschwager hauls a round net up 20 feet from the fjord bottom, revealing four crusty dinner-plate-size shells rimmed by eight spindly legs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Peep swathed-in-suede shoulder bags here, as well as commuter totes, crossbodies, and stylish top-handle satchels that align with fall 2025 trends peeped on runways.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
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As of this writing, both suede satchels have nearly 17,000 shoppers on the page, ready to add to their cart at any moment.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’s Dinosphere exhibit incorporates scents into its immersive world, which transports visitors back to the Late Cretaceous period between 68 and 66 million years ago.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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Iron is an essential mineral necessary to make hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Young people are obsessed with caffeine pouches What is 'Tanmaxxing,' and why is Gen Z doing it?—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The wipes were sold individually in 20- and 72-count pouches, a bundle of three 72-count pouches (216 wipes), and 100-count pouches packaged in 800- and 1,200-count boxes.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Mirage ferries Noah to the Autobots' rendezvous point, much to Optimus Prime's dismay.—
Rendy Jones August 27,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Those who arrive by boat are permitted to stay for one hour only on the dunes, and disembarking with rucksacks or cool bags will not be allowed.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Relieved of their blindfolds, the men now wore heavy rucksacks filled with colored rocks representing their anger (red), guilt and shame (black), and sadness (blue).—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Totes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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