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ladings

noun

plural of lading

as in payloads

a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported a bill of lading is a document issued by a carrier that lists goods being shipped and specifies the terms of their transport

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Unlike Mirai, these AI worms could pose a much higher threat, since the models could tailor exploits and payloads dynamically, depending on the target.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
The system can carry payloads for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of payloads

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The deck replacement is necessary because traffic loads on the span have become increasingly heavy, and salt air has eroded bridge materials.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
According to Formlabs, this improves strength, toughness, heat resistance, and resistance to gradual deformation under sustained loads, while producing a harder, less tacky surface.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of loads

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Even before the latest spike in global borrowing costs, most developing countries faced unprecedented debt service burdens.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Breeds with structural health burdens, the brachycephalic group in particular, may face continued scrutiny from veterinarians and welfare groups.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of burdens

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While traffic has dipped in response, ships continue to cross, with many making shuttle runs in and out of the Gulf to unload oil cargoes via ship-to-ship transfers.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
The rise in attacks comes even as more crude has been flowing out of the Gulf, highlighting the ongoing risks to crew and cargoes.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of cargoes

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Data compiled by Bloomberg shows crude loadings fell from roughly 250,000 barrels per day in August to zero in September, marking the first such instance since the war began in February.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Ateios said electrodes at these loadings have already been shipped to a customer.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

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