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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Eric Torres,
Pitchfork,
27 Aug. 2025
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Array can store six 24-inch-by-16-inch totes vertically, with each tote weighing 66 pounds.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 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.
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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.
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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
Oprah is a big fan of totes, and this one tote-ally fits the bill.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Array can store six 24-inch-by-16-inch totes vertically, with each tote weighing 66 pounds.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 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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But Kimball House’s award-winning bar program more than carries its own weight.
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Tianwen-2 carries both a touch-and-go sampling system and an anchor-and-attach mechanism equipped with drills for collecting surface material.
Noun
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Tourists bustle in and out of Penn Station, the busiest transportation hub in the United States, many carrying suitcases and backpacks and arriving just in time for the July 4 weekend.
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This one-time discount can be used on any purchase, from best-selling toiletry bags and makeup cases to foldable duffel bags and backpacks.
Verb
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Having already been booked for a foul on Brobbey, Fofana hauls down Wilson Isidor and earns his club’s eighth red card of the Premier League season.
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According to the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, the Thunderbirds cost taxpayers about $35 million a year in salaries, aircraft, fuel, rehearsals and the C-17 cargo plane that hauls 50-plus support crew and spare parts to every stop on the tour.
Noun
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And keep scrolling for more best-selling Quince bags, including totes and satchels.
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Use airtight containers or garment bags to keep out bugs, and consider storing clothing with natural repellents like cedar blocks or lavender satchels.
Verb
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The cacio e pepe pasta transports me to my favorite trattoria in Rome and the pan-roasted Chilean sea bass tastes like it was just fished out of the sea.
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Morrow and Sons picks up vehicles at a train station in Milpitas and transports them to their final destination, typically hauling Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles.
Noun
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For more of the best beach day essentials, check out portable coolers, beach totes, umbrellas, games, phone pouches, and more below.
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Recommended Health news Health newsAre ZYN nicotine pouches safer than smoking?
Verb
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The blockage of the strait, which normally ferries 20% of the world's oil, sent global energy prices soaring.
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Iran has effectively halted trade traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime trade route that ferries roughly 20% of the world’s petroleum.
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.
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The military used beeswax to waterproof canvas tents and rucksacks, use in sunscreen and camouflage, and wax and coat planes to reduce drag and save money on fuel.
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“Totes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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