lade

verb

ˈlād How to pronounce lade (audio)
Definition of ladenext
1
as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid the cook laded the stew into small bowls

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2
as in to load
to place a weight or burden on the trucks were heavily laden with produce for the market

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Recent Examples of lade Also, there was no bill of lading that supported the invoices. — David J. Neal july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025 The Digital Container Shipping Association, representing nine (9) of the world’s ten (10) largest container lines, has set a target of issuing 100% of bills of lading in an electronic format by 2030. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025 Bills of lading still account for some 10 to 30 percent of trade documentation costs. — Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2024 An Air Force plane laden with medical supplies arrived in Russia, which is one of the world's biggest coronavirus hot spots. — Zachary Halaschak, Washington Examiner, 21 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for lade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lade
  1. scoop
  2. load
  3. spoon
  4. fill
  5. bucket
  6. burden
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  • On special teams, Clemson forced a fumble on a kickoff that safety Kylon Griffin scooped and scored a TD and kicker Nolan Hauser hit three field goals including a career long 59 yarder in the final minute before halftime.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Mongolia’s Zogsool, directed by Sakhya Byamba, won four awards in the festival’s Vision section, including the Vision of Jiseok Award, while Full Moon from Korea’s Jeong Jihye scooped three awards.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of scoop
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  • Later in the inning, Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia walked in the tying run (credited to starter Tyler Glasnow for having initially loaded the bases).
    — Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Storyteller experiments with some next-generation convertible furniture designs to make the new van even more versatile and better equipped for loading up gear.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of load
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  • Adelaide said, with a vehemence that frightened Masha, the maid trying to spoon medicine into her clenched mouth.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Use it for a classic Caesar salad, of course, or spoon it over roasted vegetables, spread it onto sandwiches, or serve it as a dip.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of spoon
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  • Tear gas filled the area, and Nathaniel saw two attackers in the back of a pickup with automatic weapons.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Richards signed a nonguaranteed one-year deal in late August to fill the 14th spot on the Heat’s standard roster.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of fill
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  • Rather than bucketing viewers according to those who lean back and those who interact, Wilms says the company’s research shows a more blended experience.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Athletic’s player roles analysis uses nearly 40 metrics to analyse players across Europe’s top five leagues, identifying patterns that can help to bucket those who perform similarly in their style.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of bucket
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  • Because Sand has not served in a legislative capacity, he isn’t burdened by a controversial voting record on leftist policies, as is Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, who is also trying to flip a red state seat.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
  • There are many reasons why women do not feel able to speak up, with the top one, at 52 percent, being their not wanting to burden others.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of burden

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“Lade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lade. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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