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as in cargo
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
shipped a large freight of steel to the manufacturer
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as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
it's all very well to suggest increased government services, but who will pay the freight for them?
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as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
it took six hours to freight the cargo airplane
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Recent Examples of freight
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
That is important here because warehouse robots have to deal with moving boxes, shifting freight, conveyor timing and pallet stability.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
But that’s also because the performances are so heavily freighted with character, so to speak, that the humanity of the whole often gets shrouded in so many fantastical layers.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of FDXF with a buy rating and a $186 price target on Wednesday, citing a stronger freight outlook and company-specific opportunities to grow.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
That is important here because warehouse robots have to deal with moving boxes, shifting freight, conveyor timing and pallet stability.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Verb
Despite the crowds, the rousing music, and the excitement, Washington’s departure was a solemn affair, freighted by the stunning fact that the American colonies were now truly at war with the British Empire.
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Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
But that’s also because the performances are so heavily freighted with character, so to speak, that the humanity of the whole often gets shrouded in so many fantastical layers.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freight
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From cabin and cargo space to standard tech, the South Korean automaker has completely redesigned its popular midsize three-row SUV for the 2027 model year.
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The truck sustained significant damage, spilling its cargo of beer across the roadway, police said.
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Buyers purchasing a new or used EV from a company with headquarters in California can claim the discount regardless of the vehicle price.
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
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Whether it's stored inside an apartment, packed into an SUV for a weekend getaway, or loaded into an RV before hitting the road, its compact folding frame makes transportation and storage remarkably simple.
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The fundraiser says Dileo, a single father, is now facing the financial burden of bringing his son home to Florida, in addition to funeral, burial and other unexpected expenses.
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Washington has been pressing allies to shoulder more of the spending burden.
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Trump tied this regular seasonal sale to his claims that his administration lowered costs for consumers, from gas prices to eggs.
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Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.
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Metadata provides the context needed to understand how workloads communicate, where traffic is moving and how AI systems behave over time without requiring organizations to analyze every prompt, transaction or data payload individually.
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The first stage puts its payload inside an app bundle that impersonates real components built into macOS.
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What was once a quiet corner of the terminal – your reward for loyalty or a hefty annual fee – has turned into a cafeteria for the masses.
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To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
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While requiring a fourth crew member, manual loading offers flexibility in ammunition handling and eliminates reliance on a mechanical autoloader.
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That is the piece that could change how loading docks operate.
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“Freight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freight. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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