as in cargo
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
a bill of lading is a document issued by a carrier that lists goods being shipped and specifies the terms of their transport
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as in scooping
to lift out with something that holds liquid
the cook laded the stew into small bowls
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as in loading
to place a weight or burden on
the trucks were heavily laden with produce for the market
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Recent Examples of lading
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
4 Jan. 2026
One example can be as simple as shipments that are missing bills of lading or origin documents.
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Forbes,
1 June 2021
According to bills of lading and other records provided to the San Antonio Express-News by officials at 23 food banks, CRE8AD8 delivered about 147,000 boxes total to food banks.
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Tom Orsborn,
ExpressNews.com,
1 July 2020
The report, which is more than 200 pages long, includes copies of contracts between North Korean and Syrian companies as well as bills of lading indicating the types of materials shipped.
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Michael Schwirtz,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2018
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Cargill built a large soybean-lading facility at Santarem, some 500 miles up the Amazon.
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
4 Jan. 2026
One example can be as simple as shipments that are missing bills of lading or origin documents.
—
Forbes,
1 June 2021
According to bills of lading and other records provided to the San Antonio Express-News by officials at 23 food banks, CRE8AD8 delivered about 147,000 boxes total to food banks.
—
Tom Orsborn,
ExpressNews.com,
1 July 2020
The report, which is more than 200 pages long, includes copies of contracts between North Korean and Syrian companies as well as bills of lading indicating the types of materials shipped.
—
Michael Schwirtz,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lading
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From cabin and cargo space to standard tech, the South Korean automaker has completely redesigned its popular midsize three-row SUV for the 2027 model year.
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The truck sustained significant damage, spilling its cargo of beer across the roadway, police said.
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Inside, more than 120 humanoids stand in neat rows, each performing a specific task repeatedly, from sorting packages or changing diapers to scooping popcorn, guided by human trainers with handheld controllers next to them.
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But stats back up the anecdotal evidence about a heatwave bump in cinemas admission — and with one major movie scooping the rewards.
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Cihlar recommends beginners avoid loading up too soon, while men who are already regularly active and lift weights can typically handle a 20- or 30-pound plate from the start.
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How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
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At that point, Mills said, Kamlager-Dove’s office submitted inquiries to the Postal Service asking about the reason for the closure and what is being done to alleviate the burden on customers.
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There is significant opportunity for improvement in this arena, and the system simply cannot effort to further disenfranchise physicians who already have too much administrative burden.
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At the end of a two-week trial, the verdict went strongly in favor of Maria Avila, who was viciously attacked by Hades, a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd owned by Brown, while emptying trash outside the singer’s Tarzana, California house.
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Its dual anti-tangle brush assembly prevents hair clogs, while a self-emptying base holds up to seven weeks of debris.
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Metadata provides the context needed to understand how workloads communicate, where traffic is moving and how AI systems behave over time without requiring organizations to analyze every prompt, transaction or data payload individually.
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The first stage puts its payload inside an app bundle that impersonates real components built into macOS.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before spooning into bowls.
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Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle.
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Depending on how full your washing machine is, add up to a cup of it to your regular load and get ready to see the difference.
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Like a true pal, a big pot of it in my refrigerator lightens my load, providing a nourishing meal my whole family loves at a moment’s notice.
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“Lading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lading. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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