How to Use load in a Sentence

load

1 of 2 noun
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  • His death is a heavy load to bear.
  • Losing weight will lessen the load on your knees.
  • The truck was carrying a full load of sand.
  • He picked up a load of firewood and carried it into the house.
  • He lifted the load onto his shoulders.
  • She was carrying a heavy load of legal documents in her briefcase.
  • Grab Your Gel The key to the wet hair look is gel—and loads of it.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The work balance and load just changes as the problems change.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 5 Feb. 2024
  • At least the Aztecs have others to share the rushing load.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2023
  • To wash a load of clothes, an increase from 1.6 cents to 2.1 cents.
    — Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Whether thick or thin, make sure to finish the soup with loads of fresh lemon juice.
    — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Still, in April, Wallen’s vocal load caught up with him.
    — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Amazingly, all of the wood stayed on the pallet, but the load was too heavy to hoist back aboard.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2023
  • The setup gives the yacht a top speed of 16.5 knots and also powers the hotel load.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2024
  • The total load for the second trip was about 520 pounds, according to the NTSB.
    — Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2023
  • This bag is also best for lighter loads, since the straps are thin and unpadded.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Stop in and chill out at this Iowa home where a cool color scheme brings loads of light and style.
    — Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • This duo is available in blue, brown, pink and loads of colors.
    — Meredith Woerner, Variety, 10 Oct. 2023
  • And, in many cases, below-the-line artists were called upon to help carry the load, too.
    — Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Whether the system that transacts in those bonds can bear the load could be a much more urgent issue.
    — Jon Sindreu, WSJ, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The previous owner had installed bull bars in the front and rear and used Maxine to push loads around the scrap yard.
    — Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 29 July 2023
  • Teamsters filled coal wagons only to the halfway mark to lighten the load.
    — Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Merrell and Craig point out that besides being a load of fun, this ride-on gets kids outside in the fresh air.
    — Korin Miller, wsj.com, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Also know that a heavy load will impact your gas mileage or battery range.
    — Annie Gabillet, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The truck also uses its air suspension to reduce the weight load on this axle at speed.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 27 Oct. 2023
  • James Wan denied reports that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has gone through loads of changes.
    — Vulture, 13 Sep. 2023
  • That’s a little more than three semi loads of cheese per day, to put it in perspective.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2023
  • Funny enough, at triple-digit speeds, toggling the DRS on and off comes with a change in engine note as the engine load jumps.
    — K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Short of that, Duke's gets the gold star for its supreme creaminess and balanced flavor with a hint of tang and loads of savory richness.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 17 July 2023
  • Squeeze your shoulder blades to create mid-back tension and engage your core to support the load.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 13 June 2023
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load

2 of 2 verb
  • The bus stopped to load a few more passengers.
  • We loaded our luggage in the car and drove off.
  • We loaded up and drove off.
  • The film didn't load properly.
  • Workers were loading cargo on the ships.
  • She loaded the table with all kinds of delicious foods.
  • Workers were loading and unloading the ships as they came into port.
  • The bases were loaded and the Sox were down, 2-1, in the fifth inning.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2023
  • These are the workers who load and unload ships at the port.
    — Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Prater had the big hit, a three-run double with the bases loaded.
    — Greg Riddle, Dallas News, 27 May 2023
  • The first, in Friday’s 12-4 win, came with the bases loaded in the sixth inning.
    — Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 18 July 2023
  • Bradley walked Jake Meyers with one out in the fourth to load the bases and end his night.
    — Kristie Rieken, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2023
  • And by the way, read our guide to the right way to load a dishwasher (yes, there is one).
    — Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Don’t try to press any of the other buttons or load any apps, just switch it off.
    — Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The pair lost their home of ten years, but were able to load up their two dogs and escape to safety.
    — Megan Sims, cleveland, 13 Aug. 2023
  • The short video was loaded on the Psyche probe in October, and it was beamed from the probe on Dec. 11.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Once you’re done painting, leave your item with the staff who will hand-glaze it and load it into a kiln to be fired.
    — Sarah Pryor, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Bottom: Singles by Cobb, Whibbs and Mock load the bases with no outs.
    — Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 4 June 2023
  • While Harry and Edna rode back down to the Black side of town, the children were loaded into the trunk.
    — Imani Perry, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The half-second pause after every punch-in is loaded, like the creak of the floor in a horror movie.
    — Pitchfork, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Joy, on the other hand, battered some curds up and loaded 'em in a fryer.
    — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
  • As with all of these movements, think about loading lighter to be able to explore stronger through the movement.
    — Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The Help section includes both a quick start guide and a manual, the latter of which takes a long time to load.
    — PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2024
  • With the bases loaded in the second, Stroman struck out Paul DeJong for the second out.
    — Ken Maguire, ajc, 25 June 2023
  • The exterior doesn’t get hot to the touch, even when it’s loaded up with steaming food.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 31 July 2023
  • Many of the guns were loaded, including one in Herrling’s purse.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Officers forced the students to lie face down on the sidewalk, Luis said, then loaded them in the backs of their pickups.
    — Alma Guillermoprieto, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Colorado loaded the bases in the ninth off closer Kevin Ginkel, but the rally fizzled.
    — Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2024
  • With the Kelty Car-Go-Box, long gone are the days of haphazardly loading the trunk with camp gear and hoping for the best.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Some of the people who wanted to leave were loaded onto buses.
    — Leila Sackur, NBC News, 7 May 2023

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