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 truckloads
In the first months, several truckloads of household and construction debris were removed; 11 fish species were introduced to the lake; and rare birds and animals—including the Eurasian otter, badger, black stork, merlin, and eagle owl—returned to the area.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
After the search warrants were served, deputies reported one house in San Jose contained more than a dozen truckloads of Home Depot merchandise occupying hallways and closets from floor to ceiling.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Guy Fieri was shocked to learn that two truckloads of his Santo Tequila had gone missing.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Its factories have started brewing again, and some truckloads of beer are leaving its warehouses, but the attack has spotlighted the poor cybersecurity readiness among top-tier companies in the world’s fifth-largest economy.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
More than 300 truckloads of sand from a quarry near Palm Springs are being delivered to a San Clemente beach this week as part of emergency efforts to protect the coastal tracks that are San Diego County’s only rail connection to the rest of the United States.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
About a year ago, North Beach was seeded with about 37,000 cubic yards of sand from the Santa Ana River, with truckloads hauling the material in and spreading it out.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
The terrorist group also siphoned a certain amount of aid right off the bat, before the truckloads could be delivered to the warehouses.
—Seth Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
In November, an average of 65 truckloads of assistance entered Gaza, compared to 500 truckloads daily before the war — and when Gaza had internal food production capacity.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
After the search warrants were served, deputies reported one house in San Jose contained more than a dozen truckloads of Home Depot merchandise occupying hallways and closets from floor to ceiling.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Guy Fieri was shocked to learn that two truckloads of his Santo Tequila had gone missing.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Its factories have started brewing again, and some truckloads of beer are leaving its warehouses, but the attack has spotlighted the poor cybersecurity readiness among top-tier companies in the world’s fifth-largest economy.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
More than 300 truckloads of sand from a quarry near Palm Springs are being delivered to a San Clemente beach this week as part of emergency efforts to protect the coastal tracks that are San Diego County’s only rail connection to the rest of the United States.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
About a year ago, North Beach was seeded with about 37,000 cubic yards of sand from the Santa Ana River, with truckloads hauling the material in and spreading it out.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
The terrorist group also siphoned a certain amount of aid right off the bat, before the truckloads could be delivered to the warehouses.
—Seth Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
In November, an average of 65 truckloads of assistance entered Gaza, compared to 500 truckloads daily before the war — and when Gaza had internal food production capacity.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truckloads
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All loads easier than wrangling an ungainly bird half the table doesn’t really much care for anyway (what?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The value of walnuts spiked last year after cratering in the years prior, but relatively small loads of walnuts still sell for modest prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sleeper will have tons of ways to make picks and build entries for the World Series.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The head of the World Food Program in Cuba, Etienne Labande, said 617 tons of rice, beans and cooking oil were ready for distribution on the island.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Work piles up, but conversations distract for attention.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Leaves are perfect additions for worm bins and compost piles.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Warm, spicy notes from ground and candied ginger bring brightness to the rich, slightly bitter cocoa dough, while chunks of bittersweet chocolate add melty pockets of indulgence.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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And there were several chunks of minutes, particularly without Embiid on the floor, in which the Sixers were caught in lineups that didn’t have enough offense.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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By comparison, during the last two years, there were hundreds spotted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Japan says at least 17 of its citizens were snatched by North Korean agents in the late 1970s and 1980s – alongside hundreds of unexplained cases.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, pre- and post-consumer feedstock is sourced directly from brands, textile sorters and recyclers respectively, meaning recycled fiber lots can be traced back to their origins.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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The next release will bring another 34 custom lots, most between two and five acres, priced at an average of about $4 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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Cookware that shows up in super limited quantities usually feels gimmicky to me.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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The latest shipments represent much bigger quantities in a short space of time.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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The brand offers dozens of high-quality sheets in cozy, breathable fabrics at wallet-friendly prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Axios, Alexander Solender and Marc Caputo report on the half-dozen labor leaders who have urged Democrats to vote for government funding and end the shutdown without conditions.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Truckloads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truckloads. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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