as in loads
a considerable amount
the guy who sent that e-mail is in for a truckload of misery
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Recent Examples of truckload
Officials say truckloads of antiquities were driven from the capital in 2023 — RSF members filmed themselves opening crates of mummified remains — and estimate total losses at $110 million.
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Then last week, pantry director Jesse Sharrard got a call from the food bank that a truckload was on the way.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Now lawmakers believe that a major uptick in bottle returns is most likely being caused by out-of-state traffickers hauling in truckloads of bottles to be returned.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
As for its less-than-truckload (LTL) division, FedEx Freight, the logistics giant expects to feel roughly $160 million in cost headwinds ahead of its June 1 spinoff.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Then last week, pantry director Jesse Sharrard got a call from the food bank that a truckload was on the way.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Now lawmakers believe that a major uptick in bottle returns is most likely being caused by out-of-state traffickers hauling in truckloads of bottles to be returned.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
As for its less-than-truckload (LTL) division, FedEx Freight, the logistics giant expects to feel roughly $160 million in cost headwinds ahead of its June 1 spinoff.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truckload
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This approach allows buildings to balance their energy loads naturally, reducing the need for active heating and cooling systems.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Pairing him with Sama (732 yards, five touchdowns in 2025) in the running game has loads of potential.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The demonstration marked the first time an eVTOL in the five-ton class has flown from vertical takeoff to forward cruise and back to vertical landing in a single sequence.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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For purists, that will be the biggest downside to the RS5 going PHEV, and a challenge for Audi engineers, who will need to build a car with the driving dynamics of a sports car in a package that will likely weigh over two tons.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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The incident occurred just hours before dozens of flyers depicting former Prince Andrew were briefly scattered around the village of Dedham ahead of the royal visit, The Times reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In Spain's southern Andalusia region, close to 4,000 people evacuated their homes as a result of the ongoing storm, and dozens of roads remained closed because of flooding and landslides.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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But their rise has also attracted a slew of criticism, fueled in recent decades by the grandiose lifestyles and criminal convictions of some godmen.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Suddenly, a slew of covet-worthy pieces are magically available on the mega-retailer—many of which are on sale and eligible for next-day delivery.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Harding is the best floor general out of the bunch, while Pierre is the most experienced guard.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Floridians are a practical bunch.—
Sean Parks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The pressure cooker extracts maximum richness from a pack of chicken wings or a pile of leftover bones in under an hour, producing a versatile homemade chicken stock that works everywhere from chicken noodle soup to risotto and braises.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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Welch said the contractor may make notes about a property, such as suggesting that residents clear debris and place piles of wood off the ground to make outdoor areas less attractive to rats.—
Jessi Virtusio,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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In Eastport on Monday, neighbors took advantage of sunny weather to break up chunks of ice left in the roadway.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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After all, pharmacy benefit managers — which are the intermediaries between drug manufacturers and patients — collect a big chunk of every dollar spent on medicine without offering much value.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Consumers are urged to check lot codes and best-by dates to determine if their products are affected.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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This option introduced a separate pricing tier without affecting the costs of existing lots.—
Chase Jordan
February 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Truckload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truckload. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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