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
Liz Regalia, Parents, 7 July 2025
The simple, vegan leather tote, embossed with the brand’s logo, became a symbol of accessibility and inclusivity.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 June 2025
An ideal tennis bag for players who need to carry a ton of gear or like to tote the entire family’s worth of rackets, the Wilson Shift Super Tour 9 is a great option.
—Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
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Verb
Additional meal program perks for kids include 50% off dinner entrées, and a lunch tote full of goodies upon checking-in: a bag of Annie's Organic Bunny Graham Friends Mix, an Honest Kids organic juice box, and a reusable to-go cup.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 7 July 2025
The simple, vegan leather tote, embossed with the brand’s logo, became a symbol of accessibility and inclusivity.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
Reese Witherspoon recently reminded us that hands-free bags are always a smart choice by toting a brown woven crossbody, and this purse from Amazon looks so similar.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 June 2025
An ideal tennis bag for players who need to carry a ton of gear or like to tote the entire family’s worth of rackets, the Wilson Shift Super Tour 9 is a great option.
—Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
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Verb
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Prod: Andrés Jaime Santamaría) David Rodríguez, a Colombian police captain, goes undercover in a brutal jail to discover a sect which carries our ritual sacrifices in worship of a supernatural god.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Her election would also carry symbolic weight as Grijalva would be the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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But, until now, one iconic carryall remained in the archives: the hefty satchel bag.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 July 2025
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They are also trained to stand their ground during an attack, using their satchel or dog repellent to defend themselves if necessary.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The Dane hauled his way up the mountain, mouth contorted, back and elbows askew, willing his bike to chase.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Six hours later, Kim and David watched their prize hauled tail-first to the crossbeam of the scales back at Darenberg’s dock in Montauk.—
Pat Smith,
Outdoor Life,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The shorts were a different color, my shoes, the backpack, the location.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This includes clear backpacks, fanny packs and cinch bags.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The woman was treated for a head and leg injury on site before she was transported in an ambulance to a local hospital.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, Bessette said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In the end, though, their scores on the knapsack test were no better than the placebo group.—
Paul Tough Eric Jason Martin Krish Seenivasan Brian St. Pierre,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Steel wore a white turtleneck and carried a small knapsack filled with court filings: pleasure reading.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Trump plan for states to oversee national parks could lead to more Grand Canyon damage Miller specified concern about bears who may struggle to ferry cubs away from the fires and birds that may be singed while trying to escape.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Some are used for surveillance and some to ferry supplies, but most of them, laden with explosives and directed by an operator through a video screen, are crashed directly into their targets.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The beauty of these pouches lies in their versatility.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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This compact kit includes 140 pieces (think bandages, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, medical tape) in a water-resistant pouch that fits easily in your pack or car.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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