Thesaurus results for TOTES

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verb

Definition of totes

present tense third-person singular of tote

as in carries

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

plural of tote

as in backpacks

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Verb

Ashley Graham totes signs and stylish looks at a photo shoot in New York City on July 8. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Griffiths faithfully totes her camera to the Pennsylvania hospital Rushdie is airlifted to after the attack at the Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026 The story set in Minnesota and shot in Finland, was a first for Thompson who totes a gun while braving a deep freeze. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025 Bassini totes around point-and-shoot cameras, lately a Yashica T4 or Contax T2, that are compact enough to go unnoticed in his pocket but draw a nostalgic reaction from models and actors. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025 Even the hefty, vintage camcorder Matthew totes around to film his documentary drops us directly into his leering point of view, crash zooming in on Oliver’s face and obviating boundaries. — Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025

Noun

Oprah is a big fan of totes, and this one tote-ally fits the bill. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 June 2026 Array can store six 24-inch-by-16-inch totes vertically, with each tote weighing 66 pounds. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 Trader Joe’s hasn’t announced new versions of its canvas totes or tote drops for 2026 just yet, so how the trend will continue to shake out this year remains to be seen. — Monica Garske, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026

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Verb

The Ravens also went with an all-rookie running back rotation, and the trio of fifth-round pick Adam Randall and undrafted rookies Elijah Tau-Tolliver and Dontae McMillan combined for 128 rushing yards on 31 carries.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The temple's dark roofs slope toward the misty Saitama hills, while the damp mountain air carries the scent of incense from this historic pilgrimage start.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of carries

Noun

Searches for Pusheen backpacks experienced a 783 percent increase year-over-year.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Thus, our heroes must peel themselves off from the couch and go on the run with their resentful felines Dio and GG bouncing along in backpacks.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of backpacks

Verb

Even if the House hauls the budget resolution forward, Johnson’s strategy faces uncertainty in the Senate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Having already been booked for a foul on Brobbey, Fofana hauls down Wilson Isidor and earns his club’s eighth red card of the Premier League season.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 24 May 2026

Definition of hauls

Noun

And keep scrolling for more best-selling Quince bags, including totes and satchels.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Use airtight containers or garment bags to keep out bugs, and consider storing clothing with natural repellents like cedar blocks or lavender satchels.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026

Definition of satchels

Noun

Along for the ride in pouches behind its mandibles are spores of a fungus that are released as the insect chews through the wood.

— Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Made of water-repellent nylon, the bag features a top handle and removable crossbody strap, tons of pouches and compartments for organization, and a padded laptop pocket.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of pouches

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The blockage of the strait, which normally ferries 20% of the world's oil, sent global energy prices soaring.

— Kevin Breuninger,Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Iran has effectively halted trade traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime trade route that ferries roughly 20% of the world’s petroleum.

— Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of ferries

Noun

Those who arrive by boat are permitted to stay for one hour only on the dunes, and disembarking with rucksacks or cool bags will not be allowed.

— Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The military used beeswax to waterproof canvas tents and rucksacks, use in sunscreen and camouflage, and wax and coat planes to reduce drag and save money on fuel.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026

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