How to Use tote in a Sentence

tote

1 of 2 verb
  • One thing that’s always okay to tote along?
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Overall, this Swift is built to tote.
    — Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
  • After toting around my five-year-old and four-year-old.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Staffers baked up a storm at home and proudly toted their treats to work.
    — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The compact style is easy to tote around yet still has enough room for most laptops.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
  • While there’s no place for change, this pocket-sized wallet is easy to tote around.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 21 Nov. 2023
  • This summer dessert recipe is easy to prep ahead and tote to your next party or potluck.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
  • Need a more manageable size to tote on trains and buses?
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
  • The large pouch can even fit a tablet, which is great for toting it to the beach or poolside.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • Plus, the cute little tins are easy to tote around and make great stocking stuffers or hostess gifts.
    — Deanne Revel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2020
  • Little hands can shake and rattle each sensory treat and tote them around the house.
    — Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The power tool set also comes with a handy contractor bag to tote it around from job-to-job.
    — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Nov. 2023
  • For a mid-size option that can tote all the essentials, grab this find in three colors.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
  • Pair it with wide leg jeans and your favorite button down top—bonus points for toting your satchel in hand, like so.
    — Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The camera cuts to Nana proudly toting a weapon the size of her body, a smug look on her face.
    — Laura Zornosa, Time, 18 Aug. 2023
  • It’s left unlined for a weightless feel—perfect for toting around the city, in style, of course.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
  • This rattan version is easy to tote from room to room and looks adorable when placed on top of a changing table.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026
  • That detachable handle is great for little ones who want to tote it around themselves.
    — Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
  • In other words, even the most forgetful person can safely tote it home.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Use it as a wagon stroller to tote around a couple of little ones or as a plain old wagon to schlep around your gear.
    — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Still, this is a perfect screen to tote around in your pack and use as a second screen at the coffee shop or office.
    — Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 13 July 2022
  • But the hottest status symbol touted (and toted) by the modern-day it girl?
    — Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Kim also toted a mini brown and white purse with a brogue-like design aligning with her pumps.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • When they’re done, a civilian toting a backpack brushes past to place his order.
    — Dalton Bennett, Washington Post, 25 June 2023
  • Comfortable and easy to tote to and from the car, these beach chairs will make for better vacations.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 21 July 2023
  • Will Storrie join the pack of it-boys and their house it-bags and tote a new-era Mombasa bag?
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Take the fuss out of toting essentials with its no-hands style that sits comfortably across your chest.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
  • When the sun sets, guests will tote their cushions inside for a friendly card game around the coffee table.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Keep a stash in the fridge for the kids (and adults) for summer snacking or tote them to picnics, potlucks, and pool parties.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
  • Borrow a Moke electric, open-air vehicle to tote the whole brood around town in a fun and unique way.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 19 May 2022

tote

2 of 2 noun
  • And the best part of the tiny tote?
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Bonus points for a playful tote.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
  • These canvas totes hold a ton and can be popped in the wash.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • Team with cashmere knits, and a suede tote, of course.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Keep scrolling to see bags and totes that fit trees up to 9 feet tall.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The totes were last restocked in April.
    — Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Oprah is a big fan of totes, and this one tote-ally fits the bill.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 June 2026
  • Oprah is a big fan of totes, and this one tote-ally fits the bill.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Oprah is a big fan of totes, and this one tote-ally fits the bill.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Oprah is a big fan of totes, and this one tote-ally fits the bill.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
  • At just $18, this faux leather tote is a steal too good to pass up.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
  • At just $18, this faux leather tote is a steal too good to pass up.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Maybe even a canvas tote is in your future.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Below, our favorite tiny totes to shop right now.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Kids are given their own amenities and tote-size robes.
    — Sandra Ramani, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The dimensions are the same for this tote.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Throw this in your backpack, suitcase, or tote to have handy.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2023
  • Throw it in a beach tote all day and top your outfit at night without fuss.
    — Vanessa L. Powell, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
  • All the pieces store neatly in a handy tote perfect for on-the-go house calls.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Pack a beach tote that’s big enough to fit a book, sun hat, flip-flops, and a cover-up.
    — Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Just don’t skip the leather tote, which is more anonymous and perfect for a work wardrobe.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Best canvas tote bags Don’t write off a canvas tote.
    — Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2025
  • One is a smaller black handbag, and the other is a large black tote.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Elevate it further with sleek loafers and your go-to work tote.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Wear with a roomy tote, leather slides and your favorite sunnies for a no-fail beach day look.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Use it as a carry-on, grocery tote, gym bag, or beach buddy.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
  • This monogram mini tote is the cutest thing ever.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This monogram mini tote is the cutest thing ever.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Those traveling in deluxe or first-class get a souvenir mug and tote.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
  • These rugged and heavy-duty totes are by far the most durable and the best tote bags on the market.
    — Aemilia Madden, harpersbazaar.com, 14 Apr. 2023

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