as in to carry
to support and take from one place to another
toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Recent Examples of tote
Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Set the scene The Cape sits on a bluff above Monuments Beach, the local surf break that draws board-toting regulars from dawn to dusk.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
How much is the Trader Joe's large lavender tote?
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2026
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Verb
As ever, my coworkers came prepared, toting their dishes on various subways to the World Trade Center.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Set the scene The Cape sits on a bluff above Monuments Beach, the local surf break that draws board-toting regulars from dawn to dusk.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Nakia Rohde, Trader Joe’s public relations manager confirmed in an email on Friday to the Free Press the March 23 release date for the grocer’s tote in the soft pastel lavender color.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
How much is the Trader Joe's large lavender tote?
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
Verb
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The men, ranging in age from twenty-nine to sixty-four, carried rucksacks containing the few items that they were allowed to bring.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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For a Nets team that has watched too many games slip in the same way, the early minutes of the fourth carried a familiar warning.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to Worley, a handgun was found in the satchel, and a knife was recovered from the man.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dogs could usually be won over with the treats Gomez carried in her satchel.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The barge was hauling concrete debris to an empty lot on Di Lido Island in Miami Beach across the bay.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tankers hauling oil have been stuck in the Strait, impacting not only American gas prices, but energy prices around the world.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Felder reached into his backpack and unfurled a sign of his own.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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It’s built to fit naturally around the body, work alongside backpacks, and stay comfortable over extended periods without getting in the way of movement.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sadriu said the bystander was transported to an area hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was transported to the base of the mountain to a waiting ambulance.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since then, numerous gloves have been found scattered near the main drag as well as a knapsack sold at Walmart.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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My trusty knapsack has come with me on European adventures and weekend trips, but sadly, it’s begun to show signs of wear and tear after years of regular use.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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SpaceX, which Musk founded in 2002, is working on a configuration of its Starship spacecraft that can meet astronauts on the Orion capsule in lunar orbit and ferry them to the surface.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition, the orbiting lab is in low Earth orbit, within easy reach of cargo ships ferrying fruit, vegetables and other perishables.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seven stacks of tiny paper cups were arranged to the left, next to packets of Nescafé, pouches of two-minute noodles, and a double gas burner connected to the cylinder—the main tool of his trade.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The show allowed no cameras for photos and videos, using magnetic pouches to lock phones away until after the show.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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