as in loads
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the accident was caused by an 18-wheeler with a loading in excess of the legal limit
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Recent Examples of loadings
The attack happened just as Ust-Luga resumed crude loadings over weekend after days of disruptions amid attacks in the region.
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Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Across multiple designs and operating conditions, CNTF heaters consistently achieved higher specific power loadings than comparable metal-alloy elements.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia has increased crude loadings in recent weeks, and strategic petroleum reserves held by major consuming nations like China, could provide some temporary cushioning to the market, Rystad Energy said in a note Sunday.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
The threat environment alone is enough to deter loadings and prompt diversions at the margin.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The logistics for loadings can be very difficult.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2025
Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Across multiple designs and operating conditions, CNTF heaters consistently achieved higher specific power loadings than comparable metal-alloy elements.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia has increased crude loadings in recent weeks, and strategic petroleum reserves held by major consuming nations like China, could provide some temporary cushioning to the market, Rystad Energy said in a note Sunday.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
The threat environment alone is enough to deter loadings and prompt diversions at the margin.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The logistics for loadings can be very difficult.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loadings
Noun
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Engineers can simulate movements, loads, and environmental conditions before real deployment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, there are moments of reprieve between loads of clothes, sheets, and towels.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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The problems have delayed the launch of several payloads for the US Space Force.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both variants of the vessel are designed for long endurance missions of up to 8,000 nautical miles (about 9,200 miles or 14,800 km) and can carry payloads of up to 55,000 pounds (25 metric tons).—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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But those efforts might be better spent on easing caregivers’ administrative burdens than replacing their face time with patients.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Blanche said the changes bring gun regulations in line with Supreme Court precedent while cutting down on unnecessary burdens on firearms sellers and lawful gun owners.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The refinery, one of China’s largest independent facilities, has received Iranian oil cargoes from sanctioned shadow fleet vessels since at least 2023.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The reduced movement underscores just how quickly hopes unraveled that cargoes could once again resume.—
Prejula Prem,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Loadings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loadings. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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