1
as in burdens
to place a weight or burden on
students complaining that their teachers were loading them with work
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2
as in fills
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
she loaded her plate at the buffet with as much food as she could carry and with more than any sane person should eat
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as in ton
a considerable amount
there's no rush, since we've got loads of time left
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Recent Examples of loads
Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
This app generates a virtual computer, which then loads a computer operating system such as Microsoft’s flagship.
—Dwight Silverman, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
The island, where Iran loads nearly all its oil exports, is seen as a potential target if Washington decides to hit Iranian energy or to use ground troops to seize it.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
While trees — oak, birch, maple — dominate early spring, grass pollen often overlaps in late spring from May to June, leading to higher, more intense allergy loads for sufferers.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Now, five courts — whose case loads range from several hundred to over 40,000 — have just one permanent judge.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
Frahm loads the bases walking Powell but strikes out Kowalewski.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
And the carne asada fries loads shredded cheese and carne asada onto a bed of french fries, topped with two salsas, sour cream, cilantro and onions.
—Bee Staff
february 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Some fans had brought their kids, or maybe the kids had brought the parents, but either way there were more than a few gray hairs but also loads of Fall Out Boy shirts of all eras and no shortage of smiles.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
This absorbs turbulent loads and reduces structural fatigue, much like a shock absorber.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
As adoption of ad tiers grows and platforms expand their ad loads, advertising is expected to add a further $42 billion in annual revenue by 2030.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Its battery can be positioned to avoid clashing with backpack frames, allowing users to move naturally while carrying larger loads.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
The truck carries all kinds of heavy cargo, from slabs of solid maple bowling lanes to loads of concrete paver tiles.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Most years, the amount ranges between 200,000 and 300,000 cubic yards, which roughly equals up to 20 dump-truck loads.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The elevator to it is fortified for heavy loads.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Sometimes a quiz page loads slowly, and completing quizzes requires excessive clicking.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
This app generates a virtual computer, which then loads a computer operating system such as Microsoft’s flagship.
—Dwight Silverman, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
The island, where Iran loads nearly all its oil exports, is seen as a potential target if Washington decides to hit Iranian energy or to use ground troops to seize it.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
While trees — oak, birch, maple — dominate early spring, grass pollen often overlaps in late spring from May to June, leading to higher, more intense allergy loads for sufferers.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Now, five courts — whose case loads range from several hundred to over 40,000 — have just one permanent judge.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
Frahm loads the bases walking Powell but strikes out Kowalewski.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
And the carne asada fries loads shredded cheese and carne asada onto a bed of french fries, topped with two salsas, sour cream, cilantro and onions.
—Bee Staff
february 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Some fans had brought their kids, or maybe the kids had brought the parents, but either way there were more than a few gray hairs but also loads of Fall Out Boy shirts of all eras and no shortage of smiles.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
Combined, the marijuana loads had a street value of about $675,000 in the United States, and high-quality weed could be worth two to three times higher in Europe, according to the CBP.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
This absorbs turbulent loads and reduces structural fatigue, much like a shock absorber.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
As adoption of ad tiers grows and platforms expand their ad loads, advertising is expected to add a further $42 billion in annual revenue by 2030.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Its battery can be positioned to avoid clashing with backpack frames, allowing users to move naturally while carrying larger loads.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
The truck carries all kinds of heavy cargo, from slabs of solid maple bowling lanes to loads of concrete paver tiles.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Most years, the amount ranges between 200,000 and 300,000 cubic yards, which roughly equals up to 20 dump-truck loads.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The elevator to it is fortified for heavy loads.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loads
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Writing for the Court, Gorsuch rejected Jackson’s core argument that Colorado’s law merely regulates professional conduct and only incidentally burdens speech.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, some lawmakers and advocates say the proposal disproportionately burdens the electricity sector at a moment when utility bills are soaring.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The footage appears to be captured from a Wyze indoor security camera and caught the moment the cat moves close to the camera and its face fills the frame before the video feed is interrupted—giving the impression that the device has been intentionally disabled.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The scents of honey, lavender, patchouli and cedarwood waft through The Hive by Upcycled Candles, as soft alternative rock fills the air.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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KitKat is asking for the public's help after thieves made off with 12 tons of the company's chocolate — prompting the launch of a new tracking tool to help locate the missing shipment.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Industrial Revolution, supercharged by the Civil War, transformed Northeastern cities into denser and denser wooden tinderboxes filled with tons of humans more than capable of accidentally generating sparks.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Greek yogurt packs 10 to 20 grams per serving, and a 3-ounce chicken breast provides 26 grams.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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The ribs and the brisket are the stars of the show, and the Ultimate BBQ Combo Sandwich stuffs a long hoagie roll with brisket, sausage, and pulled pork plus bacon, Cheddar, and pickles.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kinney lovingly stuffs the view of the boat’s cabin and upper deck with props and details that reward the eye.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gemini 3 Pro exhibited the most extreme behavior overall, engaging in all four categories of misaligned behavior and exfiltrating a peer’s model weights in up to 97% of trials.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Thoughtful details are everywhere, like little boxes of orange and pecan or fig and balsamic truffles from the in-house chocolate boutique, Technogym weights for in-room workouts, and Devialet speakers in the living room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In Broadview, a few dozen gathered to commemorate the ritual outside alongside detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hubbard broke out of six-way tie for the lead that included Tony Finau, among dozens of players hopeful of a win to get into the Masters next week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One of two 2011 movies in which Lawrence plays Anton Yelchin’s love interest, The Beaver saddles her with the role of Norah, a classmate of Yelchin’s who happens to be the valedictorian and a cheerleader and an artist and super-goofy and deeply sensitive.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Loads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loads. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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