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
Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
There's also considerable risk connected to young people toting toys that can closely resemble actual guns, especially those with modifications.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 9 May 2025
Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Featuring a set of still life photography highlighting beach-friendly attire, the collection also includes a fringed suede tote in red that’s launching first in China.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
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Verb
There are lots of affordable kid wagons out there; most are fine for toting kiddos and gear short distances on smooth surfaces, but many of them are a pain to pull when fully loaded down, and uncomfortable for the little ones riding in them.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
There's also considerable risk connected to young people toting toys that can closely resemble actual guns, especially those with modifications.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 9 May 2025
Noun
Even without the hack, a pillowcase is a smart travel essential—doubling as a laundry bag, makeshift beach tote, packing cube, or even a backup pillow.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Featuring a set of still life photography highlighting beach-friendly attire, the collection also includes a fringed suede tote in red that’s launching first in China.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
Verb
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In 2016, 23 Republicans won seats carried by Hillary Clinton and 12 Democrats won seats carried by Trump — a total of 35 crossover districts going into 2018.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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Even the only two other South Florida teams that went to three straight championship rounds like the Panthers carry scars of their journeys.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The officer removed the vent and found a black satchel, according to the probable cause statement filed in Porter County Superior Court.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Oversize and large styles include larger satchels and totes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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Telo Trucks View 2 Images Telo's upcoming MT1 electric truck might only be as big as a two-door Mini Cooper, but it's got more than enough horses – 500, to be exact – under the hood to haul a full-size bed full of cargo.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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At the recent Lucha practice, the girls suited up quickly in the gym and set up their practice space by hauling worn mats out from under a boxing ring.—
Corey Kilgannon,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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For three Angelenos, the journey began with a backpack on their shoulders, walking in the sun, carrying other people’s golf clubs.—
Jad El Reda,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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For serious hikers, there are specialty dog harness backpacks that can be used in an emergency to carry large dogs.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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McArthur Mathis was transported to The Cross Creek Psychiatric and Addiction Hospital on Wednesday after being in custody in Grimes County since he was arrested Jan. 2 on multiple warrants.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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The victim, who suffered a laceration, was transported by EMS to Lincoln Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Steel wore a white turtleneck and carried a small knapsack filled with court filings: pleasure reading.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Todd has since amassed dozens of Pop Mart toys—many of whom accompany her on her overseas travels in a large brown knapsack—and nearly 250,000 followers who watch her unbox her toys and visit stores in search of limited editions.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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People used carts to ferry the dead and wounded to the field hospital.—
MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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SpaceX's next-generation rocket is designed to eventually ferry cargo and private and government crews between the Earth, the Moon, and Mars.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
Noun
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What to look for The recalled baby food comes in 4-ounce pouches of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food with a best by date of 11/1/2025.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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The brand is also introducing a new line of signature pouches adorned with the crystal Camelia medallion.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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