1
as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the department stores were loaded with goods for the holiday shopping season
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2
as in rich
having goods, property, or money in abundance
the guy in the fancy foreign sports car obviously was loaded
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3
as in drunk
slang
being under the influence of alcohol
the departing party guest was loaded, so we held his car keys until he had sobered up
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as in ripped
slang
being under the influence of a recreational drug
wasted his life getting loaded and watching TV all day
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as in packed
to place a weight or burden on
students complaining that their teachers were loading them with work
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as in stuffed
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
she loaded her plate at the buffet with as much food as she could carry and with more than any sane person should eat
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Recent Examples of loaded
Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Soul Miner's Garden — Vegan food stall known for its loaded nachos.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Maggie Ybarra, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
Morrissey obtained a guilty verdict against Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film armorer who loaded a live bullet into Baldwin’s gun.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Darnold is the first major quarterback of the loaded 2025 free agent class to sign with a new team.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Soul Miner's Garden — Vegan food stall known for its loaded nachos.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
The suspects then loaded the ATM onto a trailer attached to a U-Haul box truck and fled the area, authorities said.
—Maggie Ybarra, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
Morrissey obtained a guilty verdict against Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film armorer who loaded a live bullet into Baldwin’s gun.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loaded
Adjective
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While Sanders was in Colorado railing against the influence of billionaires, the world's richest man, Elon Musk, was at the Pentagon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The style is classic yet rustic, with smooth planks, a rich stain, decorative moldings along the rim, and baseboards along the bottom.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The bus stop is where a drunk man gave me his jacket in the rain.—
Empress Rasheem,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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His drunk mother-in-law, Nan (Jane Curtin), takes too long to share too much insignificant information.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hal and Whitney would sit around the living room on the ripped couch and talk about sailing the world.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, Frank Grillo plays a ripped scientist who is close to a cure, but also has to worry about keeping his family safe during yet another supermoon.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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His social media is filled with rocket ship emojis and images of him as a sort of religious icon for the church of Bitcoin.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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According to those in the industry, there is little oversight for the demolition of homes filled with dangerous building materials.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Even with a packed schedule, Freeman prioritizes self-care.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Even with a packed schedule, carve out one-on-one time with each child and provide undivided attention.—
Friends of Karen,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The fabulously wealthy Octopussy is seen in jumpsuits, saris, and all manner of wardrobe, but nothing expresses her style so well as this personalized silk robe, bearing a painting of the cephalopod that inspired her nickname on the back.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Public-private partnerships can bolster this effort by funding and implementing robust digital infrastructure, preventing advances in AI and computing from becoming the exclusive privilege of wealthier communities.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From oysters to fried chicken, Champagne makes every meal feel like a celebration.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Go for the stone crabs, the fried chicken, the Key lime pie, or just the classic experience.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The market and the economy have just become hooked.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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But when Fernando has his own ideas, she’s sufficiently hooked to go with the flow.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Loaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loaded. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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