as in load
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the accident was caused by an 18-wheeler with a loading in excess of the legal limit
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as in filling
to place a weight or burden on
students complaining that their teachers were loading them with work
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as in packing
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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Recent Examples of loading
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
The loading of the weapons, the kid driving through the streets with the bicycle.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
Sure, loading up on nutritious foods like grains and veggies is ideal, but life is busy, and fiber-rich meals aren’t exactly convenient.
—Hannah Singleton, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Some will suggest a light meal of fruits or lean protein an hour ahead of a race while others will advise loading up on pasta the night before.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
The loading of the weapons, the kid driving through the streets with the bicycle.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
Verb
Very often, a gunner isn't sure about exactly which ammunition will be needed on a particular mission, so erring on the side of caution means loading up with more than one kind in the feed belt, just in case an armor-piercing round is needed instead of shrapnel.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
Sure, loading up on nutritious foods like grains and veggies is ideal, but life is busy, and fiber-rich meals aren’t exactly convenient.
—Hannah Singleton, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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There’s just loads of people that turn up in a park, and there’s music.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Kara Kramer’s illustrations, filled with the bright colors of the Rubik’s Cube and loads of shapes and geometric patterns, bring a delightful energy to the tale.Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Conclusion As companies head toward 2025, adapting quickly to change, filling leadership vacuums and continuing to govern ethically will be key to finding success in the new year.Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Women will hold a record number of state legislative seats next year, filling about a third of seats nationwide.Noah Bressner, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Also flying were payloads for Astranis Space Technologies and Gravity Space headed for geostationary orbits.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The launch, which carried a 300-kilogram payload—the heaviest ever for Iran—included an 'orbital propulsion system' and the Fakhr-1 satellite, reportedly for military use.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Payers are focused on reducing costs to boost profitability, often leading to friction with healthcare providers who face increasing administrative burdens and diminishing financial returns.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Women disproportionately shoulder this burden, not just in their personal lives but also at work.Elpida Kokkota, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Confession might ease your mind but at the expense of burdening another.Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
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Babin is chair of the space and aeronautics subcommittee and has conducted CHIPS and Science Act oversight hearings where he's warned against burdening local governments and industry partners with cumbersome regulations and paperwork.Maria Curi, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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If the rear passenger space is modest, the rear cargo space is class leading for a car this size.James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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These drones, loaded with an array of seeds, hover over target areas and release their precious cargo.Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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The companies say they are disappointed and disagree with the decision and are currently weighing their options going forward.Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Teams weighing the value of an exemplary playoff track record and leadership qualities also had to reconcile his age and injury history.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Loading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loading. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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