as in carrying
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 toting
The famous Morton Salt company quietly relocated its headquarters to Overland Park last year, bringing its iconic umbrella-toting mascot to the Kansas City area.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Next, a gentle tip-tap rippling through major East Coast cities, as the girls collectively add to cart whatever Holmes is toting or throwing over her shoulders.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2026
Working from home, clocking long hours, when suddenly a DoorDash delivery driver arrives toting a big paper McDonald's brown bag.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
And this year, his mom, Rosie, got to witness her son win the Masters for a second time, all while toting around a custom purse with a 2025 newspaper article announcing his career slam printed on it.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Videos captured the scene, which included people blowing whistles and horns, and neighbors screaming at more than a dozen gun-toting agents to leave Thao's family alone.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Videos captured the scene, which included people blowing whistles and horns, and neighbors screaming at more than a dozen gun-toting agents to leave Thao’s family alone.
—Mark Vancleave, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
While delivering an order for Laurie, Rue meets Alamo Brown, a gun-toting, strip-club owning Black cowboy played by British actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
There's also considerable risk connected to young people toting toys that can closely resemble actual guns, especially those with modifications.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Next, a gentle tip-tap rippling through major East Coast cities, as the girls collectively add to cart whatever Holmes is toting or throwing over her shoulders.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2026
Working from home, clocking long hours, when suddenly a DoorDash delivery driver arrives toting a big paper McDonald's brown bag.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
And this year, his mom, Rosie, got to witness her son win the Masters for a second time, all while toting around a custom purse with a 2025 newspaper article announcing his career slam printed on it.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Videos captured the scene, which included people blowing whistles and horns, and neighbors screaming at more than a dozen gun-toting agents to leave Thao's family alone.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Videos captured the scene, which included people blowing whistles and horns, and neighbors screaming at more than a dozen gun-toting agents to leave Thao’s family alone.
—Mark Vancleave, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
While delivering an order for Laurie, Rue meets Alamo Brown, a gun-toting, strip-club owning Black cowboy played by British actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
There's also considerable risk connected to young people toting toys that can closely resemble actual guns, especially those with modifications.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toting
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Jones was arrested on charges of possession of an assault weapon, possession of a large capacity magazine, carrying a pistol without a permit and interfering with an officer.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The Spaniard left hurriedly, carrying a frown that owed to a sense of injustice.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Her social media feed piled up with video after video of polar bear rescues, such as fishermen or scientists hauling a freezing, struggling baby polar bear onto a ship.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The new law, which took effect in October, requires tow truck companies to give owners notice before hauling away a car for minor issues like failing to display an apartment complex’s parking permit or parking in the wrong space.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Three of the vehicles that Gonzalez was transporting have been located in parts of Florida since Gonzalez went missing, agents say.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Allen appeared in federal court Monday wearing a blue prison jumpsuit to face charges of attempting to assassinate the President of the United States, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence and transporting a firearm across state lines, according to the Department of Justice.—
Julia Bonavita , David Spunt , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Its bustling atmosphere and boats ferrying tourists around testify to the city’s lasting appeal.—
Darko Bandic,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Its bustling atmosphere and boats ferrying tourists around testify to the city's lasting appeal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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“Toting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toting. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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