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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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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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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
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Speaking of which … Cortes’ immediate impression was similar to everyone else when considering the loaded Padres bullpen.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
It could also be loaded up with additional sensors that may one day be used in tasks such as searching for survivors at disaster sites, or exploring hazardous environments.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Merrillville man gets nearly 6 years for having gun as felon
A Merrillville man was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison Wednesday after he was caught with a loaded 9-mm pistol and ammunition after prior robbery convictions.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Speaking of which … Cortes’ immediate impression was similar to everyone else when considering the loaded Padres bullpen.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Titans loaded the bases with no one out only to see Point Loma’s Hunter Weller wiggle out of the jam on a foul bunt to the catcher, a popout to second base and a lazy fly ball to left field.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
It could also be loaded up with additional sensors that may one day be used in tasks such as searching for survivors at disaster sites, or exploring hazardous environments.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loaded
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The 38-year-old chairman and CEO, the youngest of the ten richest billionaires in China, has amassed a fortune of $27.5 billion largely based on a company stake, according to Forbes estimates.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Upon returning to the United States, Dr. Mielke became interested in how different creatures live together and create a rich soil in the prairies.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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In his memoir, Perry recalled how Aniston was the first costar to confront him about his troubles despite him never having been drunk on set.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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In August 2024, the nursing home was penalized when federal surveyors found that two residents were leaving the nursing home without signing out and then returning drunk.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Aug. 2025
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When at ports, the crew does everything from deck tours and day sails to maintenance, such as fixing a stove, sewing a ripped sail or doing laundry.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The end of the footage shows a man in a ripped shirt trying to leave before being punched in the face by a woman.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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There, organizers counted 6,000 peaceful protesters who filled the State Street Bridge over the Fox River and extended for several blocks in either direction.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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There are hiking trails ranging from beginner-friendly to near-vertical scrambles, Gilded Age mansions filled with rich history, contemporary art destinations, miles of pastoral farmland and charming small towns.—
Ingrid K. Williams,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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How does a star with a packed schedule keep her look secure?—
Meghan Mahar,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025
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Woodinville’s close quarters are good for more than a packed wine-tasting itinerary.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
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India's wealthy are also looking for opportunities outside the country.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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The best option to fix this problem is for wealthy people to pay their share.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Others have been known to add ham, and there's even rumors of a few adding a fried egg.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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But practical evidence of AI transforming everyday tasks is limited, which is where fried chicken comes in.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Researchers with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy are hoping to learn more about these shark and hooked striped bass interactions this summer, and the camera tags in Cape Cod Bay may help shed some light on this shark behavior in the bay.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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As their threatening name suggests, these birds were apex predators, using their strong legs and hooked beaks to hunt down prey.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
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“Loaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loaded. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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