LADE Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

lade

verb

ˈlād

Definition of lade

as in to scoop

to lift out with something that holds liquid the cook laded the stew into small bowls

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fill
pour

as in to load

to place a weight or burden on the trucks were heavily laden with produce for the market

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Recent Examples of lade Also, there was no bill of lading that supported the invoices. — David J. Neal july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025 The Digital Container Shipping Association, representing nine (9) of the world’s ten (10) largest container lines, has set a target of issuing 100% of bills of lading in an electronic format by 2030. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025 Bills of lading still account for some 10 to 30 percent of trade documentation costs. — Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2024 An Air Force plane laden with medical supplies arrived in Russia, which is one of the world's biggest coronavirus hot spots. — Zachary Halaschak, Washington Examiner, 21 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for lade

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From Roma to All Quiet on the Western Front, Netflix has a long history of successfully campaigning for non-English language historical fables—but can this be the studio’s first movie to scoop the top prize?

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Others are spreading thick layers on toast, scooping it onto snack plates, blending it with eggs, enjoying it as a whole side to a meal or turning it into high-protein pizza dough.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

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The fuel was first loaded commercially in an American reactor in 2025, and this new factory is designed to transition the technology from single-plant deployment into wide commercial use.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
In Peabody, officials are expanding a program that uses cameras mounted on school buses to identify drivers who fail to stop when buses are loading or unloading students.

— Logan Hall, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of load

Verb

Building 1,600 stores at once Once the leases are signed, Spirit has to fill them.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Its magical forest is filled with talking animals, tree-worshipping mystics, scheming functionaries, and the Dowager Governess (Carey Mulligan), an enchantress who commands an army of uniformed coyotes.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of fill

Verb

Rather than bucketing viewers according to those who lean back and those who interact, Wilms says the company’s research shows a more blended experience.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
The Athletic’s player roles analysis uses nearly 40 metrics to analyse players across Europe’s top five leagues, identifying patterns that can help to bucket those who perform similarly in their style.

— Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of bucket

Verb

But many of the vehicles still lack the cash flow to pay interest and remain burdened with unprofitable public projects, S&P said.

— Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Supporters say restricting the program to new homes could spur construction; critics warn down payment debt could burden buyers.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of burden

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