payloads

noun

plural of payload
as in loads
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 payloads 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 The payloads on the Transporter-18 Varda craft ranged from pharmaceuticals to demo navigation systems to exterior thermal-protection materials. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Bhatt also said Cowboy Space’s ultimate ambition is to build a vehicle to put data center payloads into space. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 Given that Starship can carry payloads of up to 100 tonnes, this represents only a fraction of its capacity. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for payloads
  1. loads
  2. cargoes
  3. loadings
  4. burdens
  5. weights
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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
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
Definition of loadings
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • No day in Gaza is normal, but Friday stood out for its shouts of delight as athletes pulled trucks, flipped massive tires and heaved weights in a strength competition that drew cheering crowds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The weights sit on the back and sides, meaning the front part of the chest stays unencumbered while the wearer gets her workout in.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of weights

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“Payloads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payloads. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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