1
as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
the cook laded the stew into small bowls
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as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
the trucks were heavily laden with produce for the market
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Recent Examples of lade
While dating sites and apps can be convenient ways to meet a special someone, many singles find that the road to love is often laden with potholes and pitfalls.
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Charanna Alexander, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2020
Its walkways are bedecked with colourful lanterns, its stalls laden with dumplings, its entrances flanked by dozens of security guards to handle crowds.
—The Economist, 30 Jan. 2020
To welcome the new season, celebrants symbolically release their fears and regrets on boats laden with flowers, incense, and candles.
—National Geographic, 28 Oct. 2019
With its wide windows looking out on Taco Mama diners, the tables and shelves laden with books and gifts, and the scent of coffee wafting through the room, the shop quickly found a place in the hearts of its Auburn customers.
—Giana Han, al, 9 Apr. 2020
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Charanna Alexander, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2020
Its walkways are bedecked with colourful lanterns, its stalls laden with dumplings, its entrances flanked by dozens of security guards to handle crowds.
—The Economist, 30 Jan. 2020
To welcome the new season, celebrants symbolically release their fears and regrets on boats laden with flowers, incense, and candles.
—National Geographic, 28 Oct. 2019
With its wide windows looking out on Taco Mama diners, the tables and shelves laden with books and gifts, and the scent of coffee wafting through the room, the shop quickly found a place in the hearts of its Auburn customers.
—Giana Han, al, 9 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lade
Verb
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Prepared to carry her to the next town, Spencer scoops her up in his arms.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Want scoop on Doctor Who, or for any other TV show?—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Karlie Davison singled, Payton Burnham reached on a fielder's choice and Reagan Johnson legged out an infield single to load the bases with one out.—
Christina Long,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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Clevinger walked Trout to load the bases with two outs, but struck out Soler to end the threat and keep the Sox ahead by three runs.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The celebrated entertainer spoons a layer of raspberry puree on a dessert plate, adds a thick slice of fresh coconut cake, and sprinkles on a handful of fresh raspberries.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2025
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Carefully spoon out the thorny flower portions at the center of the artichoke, and pour in a bit of lemon juice to help prevent browning.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Open Position Was Merged With An Existing Job An open job is posted to fill a vacancy due to promotions, turnover, new departments, exponential business growth, or a new expertise required to support the business.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Their activities might seem banal — carrying a bag of groceries filled with fruits and vegetables, or a fluffy white cat — but the sharp color coordination and gussied up models give the images a psychedelic feel.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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The company’s product portfolio can be broadly bucketed into three categories.—
StockStory Team,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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This is on vivid display in the chart below, which takes all the simulations from our model and buckets them by popular vote outcome.—
G. Elliott Morris,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2024
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School choice is about empowering all families — regardless of income — to select the best education for their children, and burdening schools and families with excessive red tape will only stand in the way of that goal.—
Skylar Zander,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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People were burdened with high gas prices, including a record high of $5 per gallon.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Lade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lade. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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