ballasts

noun

Definition of ballastsnext
plural of ballast
as in cargoes
heavy material (such as rocks or water) that is put on a ship to make it steady or on a balloon to control its height in the air
—often used figuratively A large amount of ballast kept the boat from capsizing. She provided the ballast the family needed in times of stress.

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  1. cargoes
  2. payloads
  3. burdens
Noun
  • The leggings are also two of Oprah’s go-to pant styles — comfy joggers and cargos — joined together in a single pair.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Another company, Venture Global through the Calcasieu Pass facility in Louisiana, sold 360 cargoes to the spot market since the Russian invasion occurred.
    Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of cargoes
Noun
  • Blue Ghost is designed to deliver 10 payloads.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The payloads will include experiments to study lunar geology, test new technologies for future human missions, and gather data on the Moon’s environment.
    Zhenbo Wang, Discover Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of payloads
Noun
  • For the families receiving the tiny homes, these initiatives alleviate some immediate burdens, providing shelter and reducing stress against the backdrop of destruction.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Your contribution will help alleviate some of the financial burdens, allowing the family to focus on grieving, healing, and seeking justice.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of burdens
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