as in loads
a considerable amount
he always has a carload of ideas for a new product launch
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Recent Examples of carload
In early June, the prominent journalist and TV pundit Gul Bukhari, who had been critical of the military in blog posts, was kidnapped on her way to a TV studio in the center of Lahore by five carloads of men.
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Ahmed Rashid, Foreign Affairs, 19 July 2018
Families heading outdoors during spring break are arriving by the carload to enjoy hiking, admire wildlife, learn about history and nature and enjoy all that the National Park system offers.
—Carole Rosenblat, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
The new spot, which has been released in advance online, is a radical departure from WeatherTech’s consistent Made in America messaging, shifting to a carload of 70-something women raising hell on the open road while keeping the interior pristine, thanks to the floor mats.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
While in his mid-twenties, Olea would tool around the Key — or take a jaunt to Coconut Grove — with a carload of teenage girls.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Ahmed Rashid, Foreign Affairs, 19 July 2018
Families heading outdoors during spring break are arriving by the carload to enjoy hiking, admire wildlife, learn about history and nature and enjoy all that the National Park system offers.
—Carole Rosenblat, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
The new spot, which has been released in advance online, is a radical departure from WeatherTech’s consistent Made in America messaging, shifting to a carload of 70-something women raising hell on the open road while keeping the interior pristine, thanks to the floor mats.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
While in his mid-twenties, Olea would tool around the Key — or take a jaunt to Coconut Grove — with a carload of teenage girls.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carload
Noun
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After finishing third in the state and returning a ton of talent, though, the mindset has shifted.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The Reserve’s storage facility features scores of private vaults capable of storing 25 to 60 tons of gold, which are stored in boxes and sealed.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The business expected to cater a few dozen graduations, parties and other events as the Memorial Day weekend approached.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Historians think that more than a dozen ships were scuttled in the same area as the J.C. Ames, though only a handful have been discovered.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Carell’s performance is the broadest of the bunch, but his character is also the most desperate.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 May 2025
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That means a revisit for old fans who grew up with Stitch's shenanigans alongside his young Hawaiian bestie Lilo and a fresh bunch of little movie lovers discovering the adorable pals for the first time.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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It’s been a bumper seven days for law enforcement working on cyber and dark web investigations, who have accomplished a slew of takedowns, arrests and seizures across the world.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Microsoft is testing a slew of new generative AI features for Paint, its Snipping Tool, and Notepad.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
25 May 2025
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Imagine spending $3,000 on Nvidia’s latest GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card only to unbox a pile of backpacks instead.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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And another with Putin’s head on top of a pile of poop.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
29 May 2025
Noun
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More than the Martini or the Manhattan, the Martinez evokes that Gilded Age, an echo of a long past era reflected in the quantity of vermouth and the unusual character of maraschino.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
31 May 2025
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Loveland, Grand Junction, and Aspen are among the top destinations for outdoor galleries, housing original artwork in museum-like quantities amid the fresh air.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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In February 2023, the Suns traded Bridges to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a deal for Kevin Durant.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The company also plans to acquire Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand Rhode in a deal worth up to $1 billion .—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Noss estimates that 85 percent of species could be saved by simply protecting a sufficiently large chunk of each type of American ecosystem.—
Emma Marris,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2025
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It was nicely seasoned, a brick of a chunk on my plate, and really tasty.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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“Carload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carload. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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