as in payload
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
we put all of our cargo on the pack animals and began our journey through the canyon
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Recent Examples of cargo
But though the ship was seaworthy and well-stocked with cargo and supplies, its lifeboat was missing and not a single person was aboard.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
Michigan sits nestled among the Great Lakes — the world's largest freshwater system and a major shipping hub, with over 160 million tons of waterborne cargo traveling through the region each year, according to the American Great Lakes Ports Association.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024
Six years ago, Pamela and Christian Wilson, troubled by the lack of affordable housing in Baltimore, told me about their dream to build small homes out of cargo containers.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Most of the ships carrying immigrants were repurposed cargo or timber vessels powered by sail, about 100 feet long and 20 to 30 feet wide.
—William Higgins, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
Michigan sits nestled among the Great Lakes — the world's largest freshwater system and a major shipping hub, with over 160 million tons of waterborne cargo traveling through the region each year, according to the American Great Lakes Ports Association.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024
Six years ago, Pamela and Christian Wilson, troubled by the lack of affordable housing in Baltimore, told me about their dream to build small homes out of cargo containers.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Most of the ships carrying immigrants were repurposed cargo or timber vessels powered by sail, about 100 feet long and 20 to 30 feet wide.
—William Higgins, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cargo
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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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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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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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The more precise moving companies can be in their loading and unloading of office or industrial components, the more quickly they can be redeployed in their new locations.Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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If a cancellation or delay was under the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, cabin cleaning, baggage loading and fueling, there are certain amenities that passengers can claim.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 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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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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That flag drop signals the start of a mad dash to totally disassemble the garage and pack all the equipment onto their respective freights, an operation that extended well into early Monday morning in Doha.Jack Bantock, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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With protests already scheduled for Thursday and Dec. 10 at the major ports, shippers may have more incentive to shift some ocean freight over the air instead.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Cargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cargo. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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