as in cargo
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the space shuttle can carry a maximum payload of approximately 50,000 pounds
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Recent Examples of payload
In another objective, SpaceX will take a second shot at a Starlink payload deployment test – a key capability for the vehicle in the future that was called off during the previous launch.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Measuring 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall, Apollo can handle payloads of up to 55 lb (25 kg) and operate for four hours on a single charge.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
Primary payload was commercial company Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander headed to the moon.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Resilience, which isn't carrying any NASA payloads, is ispace's second moon lander.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Measuring 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall, Apollo can handle payloads of up to 55 lb (25 kg) and operate for four hours on a single charge.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
Primary payload was commercial company Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander headed to the moon.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Resilience, which isn't carrying any NASA payloads, is ispace's second moon lander.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for payload
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The rule would first kick in for drayage trucks, which move cargo between ports and warehouses up and down the state.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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Platforms enable companies to track shipments, reroute cargo proactively and avoid costly delays.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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We were given very strict safety instructions on how to walk out to the helicopter, how to enter, and who sits where to balance the load.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Corina Conley added 15 points; Michaela Cloonan dished a game-high seven assists; and Dash Shaw produced 11 points for a Sharks team with loads of balance.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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However, everyone responds to it differently, and there may be risks for some people, such as the following: Common side effects: Water retention is common with the loading dose of creatine or when taken at high doses.—
Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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The outlets report that police alleged that minutes later, Yolanda could be seen on camera loading pets and luggage into an SUV before leaving the home.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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All three experts spoke to the burden of educating workplaces on religious norms and accommodations falling on Muslim employees themselves.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The people in my community need help, not another unfair burden to overcome.—
Kevin English,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Payload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payload. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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