load up on
phrase
1
: to ingest in usually large amounts
… I found a dozen or more United States senators loading up on fried chicken and champagne.—
H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken2
: to acquire in usually large amounts
loaded up on hot stocks
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We’re told to do weight-bearing exercise and load up on protein to protect our bones—but most of us never think about that loss showing up in our faces.
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Caitlin Kiernan,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
As America heads into the main event of its 250th birthday celebration this weekend, people across the country are loading up on fireworks to mark the occasion.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Caitlin Kiernan,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
As America heads into the main event of its 250th birthday celebration this weekend, people across the country are loading up on fireworks to mark the occasion.
—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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“Load up on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/load%20up%20on. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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