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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of toting
Dozens of people carrying American flags and toting MAGA gear gathered outside Sheron’s home Friday to show support for him and his wife.
—
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Riley kept moving, crashing parties at the Sundance Film Festival and toting the screenplay everywhere, honing his pitch.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Redistricting shifted Clyde’s voter base from people who aligned with his gun-toting brand to residents who view guns and election denialism as abnormal.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
With a 40-can capacity, this cooler is great for toting around lots of beverages and snacks.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The Wanamaker is among the largest trophies in sports, and toting it around for a night of celebration would turn into a challenge.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
During ski season, a glance around the lobby reveals an assortment of people toting ski gear and wearing high-end outdoor clothing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Like the comics, Bernthal’s Punisher was a loose-cannon, gun-toting vigilante overflowing with grief from the shocking murders of his wife and children.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 May 2026
Meet, also, a discreet, briefcase-toting ball-bearings salesman from Chicago, recently moved here with his wife, now that the kids are grown.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Riley kept moving, crashing parties at the Sundance Film Festival and toting the screenplay everywhere, honing his pitch.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Redistricting shifted Clyde’s voter base from people who aligned with his gun-toting brand to residents who view guns and election denialism as abnormal.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
With a 40-can capacity, this cooler is great for toting around lots of beverages and snacks.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The Wanamaker is among the largest trophies in sports, and toting it around for a night of celebration would turn into a challenge.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
During ski season, a glance around the lobby reveals an assortment of people toting ski gear and wearing high-end outdoor clothing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Like the comics, Bernthal’s Punisher was a loose-cannon, gun-toting vigilante overflowing with grief from the shocking murders of his wife and children.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 May 2026
Meet, also, a discreet, briefcase-toting ball-bearings salesman from Chicago, recently moved here with his wife, now that the kids are grown.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toting
Verb
-
Thailand’s core offering to international producers is a 30% cash rebate that Kangvalkulkij describes as carrying no spending cap and no cultural test – meaning productions are not required to incorporate Thai content.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
-
The Boeing 787, which was carrying 231 passengers and 12 crew members, later continued to Chicago, the airline said.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
Many are in their 70s or older, hauling tens of kilograms of cardboard for a pittance in order to scrape by in one of Asia’s richest cities.—
Catherine Phillips,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
-
Jeremiah Brent is at the wheel of his vintage orange Kubota tractor, hauling plants and soil for his new vegetable garden.—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
The disabled boat reportedly prompted an emergency response from the Coast Guard, with rescue crews applying a second tourniquet to mitigate the teen’s bleeding before transporting him back to land.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
-
The van was transporting employees of the Uganda Revenue Authority traveling from a city in northern Uganda to Kampala, the capital.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Verb
-
The Page academy took up seven acres in the Wilshire-Pico neighborhood, operating a small village of classrooms, dormitories, a printing press, a woodworking shop, and a miniature steam railroad for ferrying the boys around the campus.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
-
From the summit, Rebecca looked out at the Resolution surrounded by icy peaks and watched small Zodiac boats ferrying expedition groups to shore.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Toting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toting. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
