as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
laden a ship with emergency medical supplies
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Recent Examples of laden
There are pieces ladened with logos, perfect for showing off at a casual cocktail party.
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Michael Loré, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2023
The interview seemed straightforward until a rogue comment unknowingly ladened with micro-aggressions brought everything to a halt.
—Kyle Lamar Rice, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2023
Leesburg’s only loss was 79-70 against West Oaks, a talent-ladened team that plays outside the FHSAA, on Dec. 2, at the Breast Cancer Awareness Classic at Oak Ridge.
—Buddy Collings, OrlandoSentinel.com, 9 Feb. 2018
But that context — including who shouts the phrase and who studiously avoids uttering it — has ladened it with pernicious meaning in particular quarters.
—Max Fisher, New York Times, 16 June 2016
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Michael Loré, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2023
The interview seemed straightforward until a rogue comment unknowingly ladened with micro-aggressions brought everything to a halt.
—Kyle Lamar Rice, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2023
Leesburg’s only loss was 79-70 against West Oaks, a talent-ladened team that plays outside the FHSAA, on Dec. 2, at the Breast Cancer Awareness Classic at Oak Ridge.
—Buddy Collings, OrlandoSentinel.com, 9 Feb. 2018
But that context — including who shouts the phrase and who studiously avoids uttering it — has ladened it with pernicious meaning in particular quarters.
—Max Fisher, New York Times, 16 June 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laden
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Anthony Volpe couldn't make the throw to third base, and the Dodgers suddenly had the bases loaded and nobody out.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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With the bases now loaded and no one out, Cole started to rear back.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The state should celebrate the homeschooling community, not burden us with regulations.—
Nicholas Tampio,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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The shuttle got burdened by so many crazy requirements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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And if how well graduates do in the labor market is now a key driver of excellence, that should translate into greater economic mobility for students and a more prepared talent supply to fill key jobs in local economies.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Consumers can just fill up with gasoline to charge the battery if a charging port is unavailable.—
Joe D'Allegro,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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“Laden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laden. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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