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verb

ˈtōt How to pronounce tote (audio)
Definition of totenext
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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noun

as in satchel

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Recent Examples of tote
Verb
Evans lost star running back Li’Darious Pryor, now at Jackson State, but Poinciana transfer Davion Williams will step in, and O’Ryan Hartfield from Ocoee can also tote it. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 And since the gun-toting librarian who would go on to save the remaining Platts at a vital moment was among the neighbors rescued from this second teleportation, does this mean the children perish too? — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
For the price of two bottles of water, this one is big enough to keep you hydrated but doesn’t take up all the room in your tote. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 The brand behind the viral, washable tote is giving its bags a fun and festive Halloween ready makeover just in time for trick-or-treating season. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote
  1. carry
  2. satchel
  3. haul
  4. backpack
  5. transport
  6. knapsack
  7. ferry
  8. pouch
Verb
  • Washington claimed that the launchers were preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Hormuz Strait.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • When difficulty arrives, will your routines carry you forward?
    — Jason Bork, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of carry
Noun
  • The espresso-brown Italian leather satchel is a roomy everyday bag that still looks elevated enough for dinner.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Completing each look is a selection of DKNY handbags, including the Rivington satchel and the Bryar satchel, distinguished by its belt and pocket detailing designs.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of satchel
Verb
  • More than 200 walruses were hauled out on the beach, grunting and groaning, wriggling and jostling for position.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Beckham lunged and tried to haul it in, but the ball bobbled incomplete.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of haul
Noun
  • The backpack should sit at waist level, fit snugly against the back, and be worn with both padded shoulder straps, not over one shoulder.
    — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Freddy’s backpack Strappy (Patton Oswalt) still talks, but the kids suddenly sound a little more adult and self-conscious, as if freed somehow (even though they’re being hunted by Buddy).
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of backpack
Verb
  • The week-long demonstrations were carried out with partners and focused on transporting different types of cargo, including medical supplies, food, and industrial equipment.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Four people with wounds were transported to Hennepin Healthcare to be treated for their injuries, where one of the victims died, Parten said Wednesday afternoon.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of transport
Noun
  • My trusty knapsack has come with me on European adventures and weekend trips, but sadly, it’s begun to show signs of wear and tear after years of regular use.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • Since then, numerous gloves have been found scattered near the main drag as well as a knapsack sold at Walmart.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of knapsack
Verb
  • Choppers flew overhead in a constant stream ferrying victims from a village just on the other side of the river.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Ground robotic vehicles have so far been used on the Ukrainian battlefield primarily to ferry supplies to infantry and carry out evacuations, because of Ukraine’s need to preserve manpower amid the growing prevalence of drones.
    — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ferry
Noun
  • The backpack is also designed with a padded laptop sleeve, several pockets, and a detachable pouch for storing valuables or toiletries.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • For the first time, Gallup asked about consumption of nicotine pouches, small sachets placed between the upper lip and gum that allow direct absorption of nicotine into the bloodstream.
    — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of pouch

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“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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