as in to carry
to support and take from one place to another
toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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as in satchel
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Recent Examples of tote
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
The Subway Inn, which has toted its neon along through two moves after its longtime home on 60th Street gave way to a skyscraper, will be gone at the end of the year, aged 87.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Often priced between $78 and $102, these totes have gone viral on TikTok as a chic, affordable fashion statement.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024
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Verb
For many players, half the fun of tennis is the fashion that comes with the sport, from stylish tennis dresses and skirts to bags for toting extras like balls, a towel, a water bottle, and beyond.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
The Subway Inn, which has toted its neon along through two moves after its longtime home on 60th Street gave way to a skyscraper, will be gone at the end of the year, aged 87.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
Authorities also found Jorgenson’s DNA on packing tape on one of the totes.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Often priced between $78 and $102, these totes have gone viral on TikTok as a chic, affordable fashion statement.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
Verb
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In a sentencing memorandum, prosecutors wrote that despite there being nearly a dozen people inside the boat, the vessel that ultimately capsized was only rated to carry five passengers.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Without Flowers last week, the Ravens leaned heavily on Henry (26 carries for 186 yards and two touchdowns) and five pass catchers had multiple receptions.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Police searched Forty-Four’s vehicle and found: multiple packages of unstamped cigarettes, several bags of marijuana, a tactical satchel containing a tan and silver 9mm SCCY Industries CPX-2 firearm with 11 rounds of ammunition in its magazine, and an undisclosed amount of cash.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Of the 22,000 pieces, the following dozen are included: Jimmie Rodgers’ leather satchel containing manuscripts from his final RCA Victor recording session — the satchel was claimed from Rodgers’ casket after his 1933 funeral in Meridian, Mississippi.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2024
Verb
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He’s hauled out of bed to go hunting with his hard-ass, militaristic father Grady (Sam Jaeger), whose bellowing about trying to keep his son safe is almost as frightening as the growling beast that appears to be stalking them.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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There is also a hope to haul director Tim Miller, who helmed the first Deadpool movie and was reported to have had friction with Reynolds, into the ever-expanding Lively vs Baldoni saga.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some people in the group asked if the man wearing the ski mask took the backpack, according to testimony.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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In the clip, which bears a 2:33 a.m. timestamp, a casually dressed man is seen carrying a backpack while walking down a building's stairwell.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Early morning Friday, shelter staff and animal control officers transported pet crates loaded with dogs and cats to Gillespie Field, where they were then carried across the tarmac and placed on the plane.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Again, building with wood is not without its environmental concerns: the timber used in Waugh Thistleton’s projects is often transported from Europe.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The small knapsack is made from a lightweight, technical material with a water-resistant coating and anti-wrinkle properties to maintain a more professional look.—
Christina Liao,
Forbes,
26 Nov. 2024
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The Roam was the first dedicated portable device that Sonos decided should get Bluetooth (there not being much Wi-Fi in the middle of the woods or at a lake) so that listeners could snag a single Sonos product for both their kitchen and knapsack.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
20 July 2024
Verb
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One of the most popular ways to arrive is via the Bürgenstock Catamaran, followed by a ride on the Bürgenstock funicular that ferries visitors up the mountain.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2025
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Bird enthusiasts flocked to the small town, with local tour operator Trinity Eco-Tours ferrying visitors out to see the rare eagle.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What to Know John Coogan, co-founder of Lucy Nicotine, told Newsweek the company has been responding to requests for nicotine pouches for firefighters on the frontlines of the California fires.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Decant cotton swabs into a silicone pouch and baking soda into a travel soap dish.—
Kelly Roberson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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